LockDown Broswer Testing
Hardware | OS | Works? | Notes |
16gb RAM, Ryzen 5 3600 | Windows 11 | Yes |
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12gb RAM, Ryzen 5 2600 | Windows 10 | Yes |
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8gb RAM, i5 750 | Windows 10 | Yes |
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iPad Air 2 | iPad OS | Yes | There are limitations on the admin side (screen recording is not available) but as a user I could finish the exam |
When getting away from Wifi, LockDown Browser starts checking for my connection
It detects instantly when student gets away from camera
There is no alternative if a student has no integrated camera. They need to get an external USB camera. Even though it is doable to use a camera software and use their mobile phone’s camera, it is not allowed by Respondus. Periodically they do updates banning certain camera apps. Hence, a USB camera is the only way to mitigate this. When using an external USB camera sometimes the face check may fail and then the student will be unable to try again. In that case the only solution is to close the lockdown browser and go through the precheck once again.
When it comes to links shared inside the questions, the maximum number is 40. In the Respondus dashboard the text editor allows us to insert as many links as we wish but keep in mind when it comes to the exam, only the first 40 will work. The remaining ones will also be accessible but the student will not be able to click and navigate in that specific page.
Important Resources
For students
LockDown Browser + Respondus Monitor official knowledge base support
https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/categories/4409595254811-LockDown-Browser-Respondus-Monitor
Respondus Student Help Center
https://web.respondus.com/student-help/
University of Nicosia's specific LockDown Browser download link
https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=154846334
Student Quick Start Guide
https://web.respondus.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/RLDB-Quick-Start-Guide-Moodle-Student.pdf
Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser video
For Instructors
Instructor Quick Start Guide
https://web.respondus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RLDB-QSG_Moodle-Instructor.pdf
Recorded Training