LockDown Browser Overview

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within MyClasses. When enabled for an assessment in MyClasses, students would move from their standard browser (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox or Safari, etc.) to the LockDown Browser while taking the assessment.

Some faculty may also require the use of a WebCam while using LockDown Browser for student verification during online assessments. Students are encouraged to install Respondus LockDown Browser prior to taking an assessment.

How LockDown Browser works:

• Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized

• Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop

• Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops

• Printing 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

• Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers

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