How do I open Respondus LockDown Browser canvas?

For Windows users, locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. Alternatively, click “Start” in Windows, select “Programs,” select “Respondus,” and then click “Respondus LockDown Browser.” For Macintosh users, launch “LockDown Browser” from the Applications folder.

Why won’t my LockDown Browser open?

Permissions Errors in LockDown Browser

If you are getting an error when you attempt to open the LockDown Browser that says “You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item”, it may be an issue with the permissions on your system or antivirus software.

How do I know if my LockDown Browser is working?

(Windows users can find it on their desktop; Mac users can find it in their Applications folder.) Alternatively, Windows users can go to “Start”, locate “All Programs,” select “Respondus,” and click “Respondus LockDown Browser.”

Is LockDown Browser the same as Respondus monitor?

From an end-user’s standpoint (and hence, from an accessibility standpoint), the technology for LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor are essentially the same.

What can Respondus LockDown Browser see?

The Respondus lockdown browser detects cheating by using the computer’s webcams and microphone to record student’s video and audio during a test. These webcams are used to detect behavior that may be linked to cheating. The instructors have to ascertain the incidents because not all flagged incidents warrant cheating.

Can LockDown Browser detect phones?

Respondus lockdown browser cannot detect mobile phones or mobile devices because it is designed to operate in a computer and apply the webcam. By functionality, Repondus monitor can only help record students during an examination using webcams.

How does LockDown browser detect eye movement?

Respondus LockDown Browser monitors eye movements. This is achieved through the use of the computer’s webcam. When starting the exam/test session, a student is required to position their webcam in such a way that it fully captures their face, including their eyes.

What gets flagged in Respondus LockDown Browser?

Flagged events are when the student left the screen, a different student was seen on the screen or multiple people were visible on the screen.

How do you get flagged on respondus?

Flagged Events*

An Internet interruption occurred — a video interruption occurred as a result of an internet failure. Video frame rate lowered due to quality of internet connection — if a poor upload speed is detected with the internet connection, the frame rate is automatically lowered for the webcam video.

Does lockdown browser kick you out?

Respondus Kicks You Out of Test/Access Denied Error

Only your instructor can clear a failed attempt. If you had a failed attempt cleared, be sure to clear your default browser’s cache before trying to take the test again.

Can lockdown browser see you?

Definitions: Respondus Lockdown Browser is an internet browser downloaded and installed by students, which locks down the computer on which they are taking the test so that students cannot open other applications or web pages. Lockdown Browser does not monitor or record student activity.

Does lockdown browser record your face?

You may be required to use LockDown Browser with a webcam, which will record you during an online, non- proctored exam. (The webcam feature is sometimes referred to as “Respondus Monitor.”) Your computer must have a functioning webcam and microphone.

How do I exit respondus?

Windows Users: Press Ctrl-Alt-Del and select the Task Manager. The Task Manager displays any programs running on the computer. To end an open program, select it and click End Task. Mac Users: Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu, or press Command-Option-Esc.

How do I unfreeze my LockDown Browser?

If you are on a wired connection and LockDown Browser freezes, try the following steps:
  1. Restart your device.
  2. Restart the exam and enter LockDown browser. As long as the time limit for the exam has not expired you should be able to continue from where you left off.

Can LockDown Browser see your keyboard?

What can browser lockdown software see? Generally speaking, browser lockdown software can see if a student attempts to access another browser tab or computer application and if the student attempts to use keyboard shortcuts.

Why can’t I get out of LockDown Browser?

When LockDown Browser appears to “freeze”, it is commonly due to a dialog box from other applications running in the background appearing underneath the secure LockDown Browser layer or there are corrupted web links, which are blocked.

How do I remove LockDown Browser from my Mac?

To uninstall LockDown Browser on the Mac just requires dragging the LockDown Browser application from Finder->Applications into the Trash and emptying the Trash.

Can Respondus detect a second monitor?

It is not recommended to use more than one monitor when taking tests using Respondus Lockdown Browser.