Respondus Lockdown Browser

If your course requires the use of LockDown Browser for online exams. Watch this video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser: https://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/student-movie.shtml. Choose the option that best suits your needs: 

  1. Select a test from the course that requires Respondus
  2. You will see the message "Assessment Security - You need Respondus LockDown Browser to complete this assessment."
  3. Below this will appear a Download Respondus LockDown Browser link. Click the link to go to the download page and then follow the instructions
  4. Download Respondus LockDown Browser to your computer; follow the installation instructions
  5. Return to the test and select View assessment
  6. LockDown Browser will launch and the test will begin
  1. Select a test from the course that requires Respondus
  2. You will see the message "Assessment Security - You need Respondus LockDown Browser to complete this assessment."
  3. Below this will appear a Download Respondus LockDown Browser link. Click the link to go to the download page. It will redirect to the extension page.
  4. Click Add to Chrome and select Add Extension in the pop up window. 
  5. Restart the Chromebook to complete the extension setup. 
  6. Return to the test and select View assessment
  7. LockDown Browser extension will launch and the test will begin

Note: LockDown Browser only needs to be installed once per computer or device. It will start automatically from that point forward when a test requires it.

Several resources are available if you encounter problems with LockDown Browser:

  • The Windows and Mac versions of LockDown Browser have a "Help Center" button located on the toolbar. Use the "System & Network Check" to troubleshoot issues. If an exam requires you to use a webcam, also run the "Webcam Check" from this area
  • If you're still unable to resolve a technical issue with LockDown Browser, go to support.respondus.com and select "Submit a Ticket". Provide detailed information about your problem and what steps you took to resolve it
  • Contact the Center for Excellence - CFE@northwood.edu and provide detailed information about your problem. 
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