Respondus LockDown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom web browser designed to enhance the integrity of online exams. It prevents access to other applications, websites, and system functions during tests. This document provides essential information on how to set up and use LockDown Browser effectively.

Setup Instructions

#System Requirements 

• Windows 11 or 10 

• MacOS 10.15 to 14.0+ 

• Minimum 8GB RAM. 4GB must be available 

#Download and Installation 

• Download LockDown Browser ONLY from the link provided by UNIC 

• Do not use search engines to find a download link 

Make sure you log in as a local administrator to your computer. After downloading the file, locate it in your downloads folder and run it. Accept all the default prompts. Below you can find the unique link of UNIC, for downloading LockDown Browser. 

https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=154846334 

Respondus Knowledge Base link

https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/categories/4409595254811-LockDown-Browser-Respondus-Monitor

Best Practices when taking the exam

Exam Access: Always access exams by navigating through your course page, not through reminders or calendars. 

VPN & Antivirus: - Consider temporarily disabling real-time antivirus scanning - Temporarily disable VPN connections before taking the exam 

Webcam setup: - You can change your webcam during the webcam check - Ensure your computer's camera privacy settings allow desktop apps access 

Time & Location: Set your computer's time and time zone correctly before the exam 

Internet connection: - If possible, use a wired ethernet connection or stay close to the Wi-Fi router - Close any other bandwidth-heavy applications during the exam 

Before the exam: - Uninstall any third-party webcam apps to avoid interference - Disable or uninstall screen recording software like screencastify 

Updates: Regularly check for and install LockDown Browser updates 

Restart & Reinstall: A clean installation is enough to fix problems related to corrupted installations. 

All software should be distributed to faculty and students according to the guidelines provided in the Administrator Area and the “Administrator Guide for Respondus LockDown Browser.

Site-wide Announcement  

• Use Moodle's site-wide announcement feature to post the official download link 

• This ensures all users see the information upon logging in 

Dedicated Resource Page 

• Create a specific page or resource in Moodle for LockDown Browser information 

• Include the download link, installation instructions, and FAQs 

Course-level Announcements 

• Encourage instructors to post the link in their course announcements 

• This is especially important for courses that will be using LockDown Browser 

Email Communication 

• Use Moodle's messaging system to send emails to all users with the download link 

Practice Quiz 

• Create a university-wide practice quiz that requires LockDown Browser 

• Include the download link in the quiz instructions 

The key is to make the official download link easily accessible while emphasizing that students should only use this official link provided by the institution.