What is Respondus Lockdown Browser?
Respondus Lockdown Browser is a custom web browser that restricts the testing environment within Canvas. The browser prevents academic integrity violations during exams by preventing access to other web pages, applications, and keyboard shortcuts until the test is submitted.
How Does Lockdown Browser Make Exams More Secure?
Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh, and Stop
Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops
Printing and screen capture functions are disabled
Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts, and task switching are disabled
An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading
Assessments that are set up for use with Lockdown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers
How Can I Use Respondus Lockdown?
Respondus Lockdown can be used in any Canvas Course. It is recommended that instructors schedule a consultation session before deploying a Canvas exam that uses Lockdown. To schedule a consultation, please contact the Boise State Help Desk.
How Does Respondus Lockdown Work?
You can configure Respondus Lockdown for one of your exams from the Respondus Dashboard in Canvas.
Create and deploy the exams according to the instructions on preparing your tests.
See the directions for setting up a Respondus Lockdown exam.
Students who attempt to access the test with other web browsers will see an error prompting them to download Respondus Lockdown.
