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Respondus Lockdown Browser

What is Respondus Lockdown Browser?

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a secure browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard.

It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a test. If a Blackboard test requires that Respondus LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the test with a standard web browser. Respondus LockDown Browser should only be used for taking Blackboard tests. It should not be used in other areas of Blackboard.

Installation Instructions

  1. Download/Install Respondus LockDown Browser Here (not compatible with Chromebooks)
  2. When this screen appears – click Install Now:
    Respondus Installation Screenshot
  • Depending on the browser and operating system you’re using, you may be given choices to either “Save” or “Run” – choose “Save” if available.
  • If you “Saved” the file, navigate to the folder where the .exe file was saved and double click the file to start the installation process.

Taking a Test

  1. Close all programs, unless one is used to connect to the Internet.
  2. Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. (For Macintosh users, launch “LockDown Browser” from the Applications folder.)
  3. If prompted to close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging, etc.) choose Yes.
  4. Log in to your Blackboard course.
  5. Navigate to the exam and select it
  6.  A window will open, “Begin: (Name of the test) – Requires Respondus LockDown Browser”. Click Begin.
  7. If your instructor requires a password to begin the exam, a popup window will prompt you to enter the password to continue. If the instructor did not set up the test with a password, you should NOT see a password prompt.
  8. If you see a screen similar to this, DO NOT CHANGE THE PASSWORD. This box should disappear quickly.
    Enter Password for Respondus LDB
  9. The test should start. Once a test has been started with Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot leave the test or close LockDown Browser until you click the Submit button!
  10. Message: To confirm the exam submission. Click OK.
  11. The exam was successfully submitted.

If you have problems downloading, installing, or taking a test with Respondus LockDown Browser, contact your instructor.