Academic Integrity with Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor

LockDown Browser is specific to each institution. Students should use only the version provided by TAMU-CC's Division of Information Technology (linked below) for their exams unless instructed otherwise.

For Students taking a test via Lockdown Browser:

• Download TAMU-CC's Respondus Lockdown Browser. 
• Find TAMU-CC computer labs with LockDown Browser installed.

To obtain the latest version, use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 

Lockdown Browser + Monitor Quick Start Guides for Students: 

• New Quizzes - Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor Student Quick Start Guide
• Classic Quizzes - Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor Student Quick Start Guide
• LockDown Browser + Monitor: The Student Experience

For more information or to submit a ticket visit the Respondus support page.  

Technical requirements:

• View the Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor Technical Requirements for your device.

Once an exam is stared using the LockDown Browser:

• The test opens in full-screen mode and cannot be minimized.
• The browser menu is limited to Back, Forward, Refresh, and Stop.
• Access to other applications, messaging, screen sharing, and remote desktops is blocked.
• Printing, screen capture, copying, pasting, and task switching are disabled.
• Students cannot exit until they submit the exam.
• The test can only be accessed through LockDown Browser, not other browsers.
• Compatible with both Windows and Mac.

Your instructor may require Respondus LockDown Browser for tests on third-party platforms. If so, a separate OEM version of the browser will be provided for download. Both versions can be installed on the same device without conflicts. Review these instructions if you need to use the Lockdown Browser with multiple institutions.

Installation Instructions:

• Windows/Mac: Use a standard browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.) to access the test and download the OEM version. It will launch automatically when the test begins.
• iPad/Chromebook: Check if the third-party platform supports your device and contact your instructor to enable this option.

Introduction to Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor Instructor Videos: 

• For New Quizzes: Watch the Introduction to Respondus Lockdown Browser Video
• For Classic Quizzes: Watch the Introduction to Respondus Lockdown Browser Video

Steps for Getting Started with Respondus Lockdown Browser + Monitor:

1. Create a Canvas Quiz.
   • View the Canvas "New Quizzes" Tutorial 
   • View the Canvas "Classic" Quizzes tutorial
2. Add the "Respondus Lockdown Browser" option to your Canvas course navigation menu.
   • Follow the Manage Course Navigation Canvas tutorial
3. Require the quiz to use Respondus Lockdown Browser and/or Respondus Monitor
   • New Quizzes Instructor Quick Start Guide 
   • Classic Quizzes Instructor Quick Start Guide
   • LockDown Browser + Monitor: The Student Experience

Troubleshooting for instructors:

• Instructors cannot test Respondus LockDown Browser in Canvas using "Test Student" mode. If you have questions about your settings, contact dlai@tamucc.edu.
• If a Canvas quiz setting is changed after enabling LockDown Browser/Monitor, an error may occur. To fix this, go to the LockDown Browser Dashboard in your course and click "Fix It."
• Quizzes imported from Blackboard may have misleading names (e.g., "Requires Respondus LockDown Browser..."). Always check the LockDown Browser Dashboard in Canvas to confirm the correct settings.

Technical Support & Training: 

• For more information and full knowledge base, visit the Respondus Lockdown Browser/Monitor page. 
• To submit a ticket, visit the Respondus support page. 
• Register for a free Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor Training Webinar.