Why does Respondus Lockdown Browser tell me to close specific programs before I can take a test?

Many types of applications are blocked from running at the same time as Respondus LockDown Browser. These include:

  • screen capture

  • messaging

  • screen-sharing

  • network monitors

  • several other types of applications (e.g., Siri on MacOS)

These applications can be shut down prior to the start of Respondus LockDown Browser, or you can let the browser close them automatically when it is launched.