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Respondus LockDown Lockdown Browser is a custom web browser that locks down restricts the testing environment within BlackboardCanvas. The browser prevents academic integrity violations during exams by restricting preventing access to other webpages and web pages, applications, and keyboard shortcuts until the test is submitted.

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Lockdown Browser Make Exams More Secure?

  • 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 Lockdown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers

How Can I Use Respondus

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Lockdown?

Respondus LockDown Lockdown can be used in any Blackboard Canvas Course. It is recommended that instructors schedule a consultation session before deploying a Blackboard Canvas exam that uses LockDownLockdown. To schedule a consultation, please contact the Boise State Help Desk.

How Does Respondus

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Lockdown Work?

You can configure Respondus LockDown Lockdown for one of your exams from the Respondus Dashboard in BlackboardCanvas.

  1. Create and deploy the exams according to the instructions on preparing your tests.

  2. See the directions for setting up a Respondus LockDown Lockdown exam to configure your tests.

  3. Create an announcement to share the Respondus LockDown Browser download link with your students.

Students who attempt to access the test with other web browsers will see an error prompting them to download Respondus LockDownLockdown.

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