Lockdown Browser & Monitor

Lockdown Browser & Monitor

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a customized browser that increases the security of test delivery at ¶¶ÒõÊÓÆµ. When you are required to use Lockdown Browser, you will be prompted in the quiz/exam to open Lockdown Browser at that time.

Respondus Monitor uses a student's webcam and video analytics to prevent cheating during non-proctored exams.

Common issues

Using a Chromebook

Respondus Monitor (Webcam) Issues

If you are having issues with the Respondus Monitor setup, please take a look at the information linked here.

Common issues

  •  - contact your instructor to let them know.

Don't see your issue listed?

Other possible errors:

    • You must install the software from the link provided when you first take a quiz in Canvas. Your instructor may set up a fake quiz with Lockdown Browser (and Monitor, if being used) enabled so you can be prepared.
  • My screen is zoomed in and I can't see the test questions.
    • When a student has two displays (or a laptop screen + monitor) and the scaling setting is different this may happen. For example the laptop is at 125% and the monitor is 100%. If that's the cause then the student can either set both to the same scaling, or unplug the second monitor before starting the exam.
  • Faculty must enable this option in the Quiz Settings.
    • A setting must be enabled by the instruction from within LockDown Browser Settings.

Accessibility Software and Respondus

If you are looking for information about using accessibility software with Respondus, please .

Page last updated August 30, 2023.