Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) is a customized browser that increases the security of test delivery in Brightspace. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser to access an exam, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Once an assessment is started, students are locked into it until it's submitted for grading.
Respondus Monitor builds upon the power of LockDown Browser, using a student's webcam and industry-leading video analytics to discourage cheating during online exams.
RLDB / Respondus Monitor Resources
You may find these resources helpful if you are planning to use Responus LockDown Browser / Respondus Monitor:
- Respondus LockDown Browser FAQ
- Respondus Monitor FAQ
- Brightspace Tip #44: LockDown Browser Advanced Settings
- Brightspace Tip #206: Instructor Live Proctoring with Respondus LockDown Browser
Practice Quiz
- If you are using Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) / Respondus Monitor for online exams, you should require students to take a practice quiz before the first test that requires RLDB/Respondus Monitor. The practice quiz should have a few questions in it to simulate what the student would experience when taking an actual exam. By taking the practice quiz the student can ensure that their computer, webcam and internet are working properly. Allow unlimited attempts on the practice quiz, so students can take it whenever their device or networking environment changes. Here are some tips on how to run a successful practice quiz.
Respondus 24/7 Live Chat
- 24/7 Live Chat is available for students who may experience problems while taking an exam that requires RLDB/Respondus Monitor. Students can access built-in troubleshooting and live chat from within Respondus Monitor if they encounter a technical problem when taking an exam that requires RLDB/Respondus Monitor. You should provide your students with the link to the RLDB/Respondus Monitor Student Resources which includes information on how to access the 24/7 Live Chat (by Respondus Tech Support).
RLDB Settings in Copied Courses
- If you copy a course that has tests/exams with RLDB enabled, you will have to access the LockDown Browser Dashboard once after the copy to update the RLDB settings in the destination course. This has to be done before students will be able to take exams that require RLDB.
Want more information?
For Instructors:
- RLDB / Respondus Monitor How-tos for instructors
- Respondus LockDown Browser FAQ
- Respondus Monitor FAQ
- Brightspace Tip #44: LockDown Browser Advanced Settings
- Brightspace Tip #206: Instructor Live Proctoring with Respondus LockDown Browser
- How to run a successful practice quiz
- Brightspace Tip #195: Copy Course or Copy Components
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Updated: 9/4/2021