WHAT IS RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER?
LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking tests
in Blackboard Learn. It prevents you from printing, copying,
going to another URL, or accessing other applications during
a test. If a Blackboard test requires that LockDown Browser
be used, you will not be able to take the test with a standard
web browser.
LockDown Browser should only be used for taking
Blackboard tests. It should not be used in other areas of
Blackboard.
INSTALLING LOCKDOWN BROWSER
If LockDown Browser has already been installed, skip to the
next section. If not, LockDown Browser must be installed to
each computer (Windows or Mac) being used to take a test.
- Your institution or instructor will provide the link for
downloading and installing LockDown Browser. - Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the install.
TAKING A TEST
- Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to
the Internet. - Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop
and double-click it.(For Mac users, launch “LockDown
Browser” from the Applications folder.) - If prompted, either close a blocked program (e.g. screen
capture, instant messaging) by choosing Yes. Or, close
LockDown Browser and close the blocked program
before restarting. - Log into Blackboard.
- Navigate to the test within the course and select Begin
Exam. - The test will then start. (Note, once a test has been
started with Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot
exit until the Submit button is clicked.)
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