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This tool requires students to download a separate application on their computers.

A Chromebook extension for LockDown Browser is now available for assessments. Instructors  Instructors will need to allow the use of LockDown Browser for Chromebook on a per exam basis. The  The Virtual Desktop Environment via web browser may be an alternative. 

Instructor Resources

Download the instructor Quick Start Guide (pdf) for Respondus LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor:

• Blackboard Learn Ultra ↗︎ (pdf)

• Blackboard Learn Original ↗︎ (pdf)

↗︎ indicate external links

Additional Resources

• For Faculty: Using LockDown Browser for Online Exams (FAQ Collection)

• Testing Scenarios for Respondus Lockdown Browser & Respondus Monitor

• iPad Instructions for students ↗︎   

Student Resources

• For Students: Taking a Test with Respondus Lockdown Browser (FAQ Collection)

• Quick Start Guide for Students in Bb Ultra ↗︎ (pdf)

• Quick Start Guide for Students in Bb Original ↗︎ (pdf)

Technical Requirements for Students

Compatible Operating System

Windows: 11 and 10*

• Includes x86 32 and 64bit processors and ARM 64bit processors using x86 emulation.

• Not compatible*

  Windows 10/11 "S mode" is not a compatible operating system, nor can LockDown Browser be obtained via the Windows App Store. At present, support for Windows 10/11 "S

  mode" and

  Mode" isn’t on the roadmap for LockDown Browser.

• Windows 10/11 "SE"

  LockDown Browser cannot be downloaded via the Windows App Store

  is currently not a compatible operating system for LockDown Browser.

Mac: macOS 10.

15 to

14.0+.

ChromeOS: LockDown Browser for Chromebook minimally requires the version of ChromeOS that Google makes available via their Long Term Support (LTS) channel. For more information, visit: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/search/label/LTS

• Respondus recommends keeping your Chromebook updated to the most recent version that is available via Google’s ChromeOS “Stable” channel: https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/search/label/stable

iPadOS: 12.0+ (iPad only). The LockDown Browser iPad app is not compatible with Sakai LMS servers.

LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor may continue to run in older operating systems that have reached “end-of-life” but students may encounter unexpected results.

Memory

Windows: 2 GB RAM (A minimum 4gb of available RAM is necessary when using LockDown Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.)
Mac: 2 GB RAM (A minimum 4gb of available RAM is necessary when using LockDown Browser to take an exam that also uses a webcam.)

Hard Disk Space

Windows: 200 MB of free hard disk space
Mac: 200 MB of free hard disk space

• Web camera (internal or external) & microphone

• A broadband internet connection

View the latest computer requirements for Respondus Lockdown Browser & Respondus Monitor. ↗︎