- Respondus 4.0 (Single User)
- Respondus LE (Print Only)
- Software Updates
Download Lockdown Browser — you can install the browser on a Mac or PC here. Install LockDown Browser for iPad Student Quick Start Guide — a pdf made by Respondus. About Respondus LockDown Browser. LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking tests in Blackboard Learn. It prevents students from printing, copying, visiting another URL, or accessing other applications during a test.
The process for purchasing a single-user license of Respondus or obtaining a 30-day free trial is nearly the same. In both cases, you must first download and install the software. Then you need to either purchase a permanent activation password or register for a temporary, 30-day password.
Institutions with a Campus-wide license of Respondus should contact their license administrator for download information.
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Note to students: this is not Respondus LockDown Browser and is not a student application used for taking online exams. Contact your instructor to obtain the correct download link for LockDown Browser.
Important Instructions:
There are 5 steps to downloading and installing Respondus 4.0.
- Download the installation program. (*Note: Respondus runs on Windows, so you must be on a Windows machine to download.*)
- Install Respondus. Locate the Respondus4.exe file downloaded in Step 1. Double-click the file to start the Respondus installation program. Several screens will guide you through the installation program. Once Respondus is installed, start the program by double-clicking the Respondus icon that is now located on the Windows desktop. Or follow these steps to start the software.→ Click [Start] from the Windows desktop
→ Click [Programs]
→ Click [Respondus]
→ Click [Respondus] - The first time you start Respondus (and each time thereafter until the program is registered), you will be presented with a screen that provides the 'Product ID#.' The Product ID# is used in Step 3 to obtain the password required to activate the software.
- Purchase a permanent activation password or register for a free 30-day trial. The appropriate password is immediately e-mailed to you.
- Enter the password in the Respondus software to activate the program. That's it!
(Moodle users click here for the required server module.)
The Respondus Lockdown Browser is a special web browser that 'locks' a user's computer while they are taking an online quiz or exam. It is an anti-cheating application used to protect the integrity of online exams.
How do I install the Respondus Browser?
Visit one of the following links to download the browser -
- - Download PC Version
- - Download Mac Version
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What does the Respondus browser do?
- Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
- Users cannot access other applications including email, messaging tools, screen-sharing, virtual machines etc.
- Print, Print Screen and screen capture functions are disabled
- Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
- Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled
- An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading
- Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop
- Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers
- Supports screen readers (see details)
- Available for Windows, Mac, iOS and other systems (see System Requirements)
How do I know if a quiz requires the Respondus browser?
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- Typically your instructor(s) will let you know if the Respondus browser is required for any of their quizzes
- You will also see a notation after the quiz name that says, 'Requires Respondus LockDown Browser'
Can I take a Respondus quiz on my iPad? What about other types of tablets?
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- Instructors have the option of enabling iPad use for Lockdown quizzes. It is a setting that they have to specifically set. It is not enabled by default.
- Currently the only supported tablet for higher education clients is the iPad.
- Download and install the Lockdown Browswer from the iTunes app store
- The first time you use the app it will ask you to select your institution.
- For detailed instructions on using the iPad Lockdown app visit this link.