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Respondus LockDown Browser

Locks down the testing environment during an online quiz or exam.

Respondus LockDown logo

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What is Respondus LockDown Browser?

LockDown Browser® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system.

Used at over 2000 higher educational institutions, LockDown Browser is the “gold standard” for securing online exams in classrooms or proctored environments.

A custom browser that locks down the testing environment during an online quiz or exam.

It prevents test takers from using several functions including printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a test. A built-in calculator option is available.  

Instructors may use this tool for their Canvas quizzes.

*Respondus Monitor & Instructor Live Procotoring options are not part of the campus license

Respondus LockDown Browser Privacy Information

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Eligibility & Requirements

You must be a currently enrolled student or active faculty/staff member to use Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Students: Get Started

Please set up Respondus LockDown Browser PRIOR to your exam date by following the instructions below.

Step 1

Install Respondus LockDown Browser* on a computer or laptop. 

Step 2

Overview of Respondus LockDown Browser

Step 3

How to Use Respondus LockDown Browser

Step 4

To take an online test, start Respondus LockDown Browser and navigate to the exam (You won't be able to access the exam with a standard web browser).

*Must use this campus version of LockDown browser and you must have admin access on your device to install the software.

Faculty: Get Started

Step 1

Enabling Respondus LockDown Browser in Canvas

Step 2

Faculty Resources

For more details check out the Canvas Resource Center: What is Respondus LockDown Browser?*

*Respondus Monitor & Instructor Live Procotoring options are not part of the campus license.

CSUF Help Guides

Students

How to Take Quiz - Web Browser

How to Take Quiz - iPad*

Troubleshooting Common Issues 

Faculty

How to Setup - Classic Quiz

How to Setup - New Quiz

Troubleshooting Common Issues

*Note: iPhone/Android are not supported.

Technical Support

 

System Requirements

Student Technical Support

Respondus Technical Support

Student IT Help Desk

StudentITHelpDesk@fullerton.edu

(657) 278-8888

Faculty/Staff IT Help Desk

helpdesk@fullerton.edu

(657) 278-7777

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