LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. When students use LockDown Browser to access a quiz, they are unable to print, copy, visit other websites, access other applications, or close a quiz until it is submitted for grading. Quizzes created for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers. If students are taking a Classic Canvas quiz they will open the lockdown browser first, login to Canvas, and then begin the quiz. If students are taking a Canvas New Quizzes quiz they will go into Canvas with their usual browser and when they begin the quiz it will auto launch the Respondus LockDown browser. LockDown Browser works much like a standard browser, but some options have been removed or work differently.
The list below highlights some of these differences.
● Modified Toolbar – the condensed toolbar includes
only Forward, Back, Refresh, and Stop functions.
● Assessment Mode – assessments are shown fullscreen and cannot be minimized, resized, or exited until
submitted for grading.
● Disabled Controls – all printing, keystroke
combinations, screen grab, function keys, and right-click
menus have been disabled.
● Links – links to other web servers do not compromise
the secure testing environment.
● Blocked Features and Applications – the Start button
(Windows), system tray, and menu bars have been
removed. Hundreds of screen capture, messaging,
screen-sharing and network monitoring applications are
blocked.
Adding Respondus LockDown Browser to Course Navigation – Must be done first.
- Go to the Course menu and click Settings at the bottom.
- Click the Navigation tab.
- In the listing at the bottom of the screen, find LockDownBrowser and click the Edit Course Navigation (gear) icon.
- Select Enable or drag and drop the title to the top section. Respondus LockDown Browser moves to the upper listing.
- SAVE
- When back on the home page, drag LockDown Browser to where you want it to appear in the Course Navigation.
Selecting the quizzes to use Respondus LockDown Browser
- Go to Course menu and click LockDown Browser.
- Find the quiz in the listing and click the icon to the left of the quiz name.
- Select Modify Settings or Settings.
- Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.
- IMPORTANT: Uncheck “Require LockDown Browser to view feedback and results.”
Canvas will not allow students to view their results “Immediately after completing the quiz” with this setting selected.
Optionally you may create an access code that students
must enter to start the quiz. LockDown Browser will
prompt students to enter the instructor-provided code
before proceeding with the quiz.
Click Save and close. The LockDown Browser column will now show Required for the quiz.
Several Advanced Settings are available:
› The first setting will prevent students from exiting the browser until the exam is completed. This is sometimes used in testing centers where a proctor can enter a password to exit an exam early.
› The second setting will allow students to take the exam with an iPad, using the free LockDown Browser app.
› The third setting will allow students to access a list of specified web domains during the test.
› The fourth and fifth settings allow instructors to provide students with a calculator or print function in the LockDown Browser toolbar.
› For additional information, select the [explain] link that follows each setting.
INSTALLING LOCKDOWN BROWSER
Respondus LockDown Browser will need to be installed on student MacBooks. The install is in Self-Service. Respondus does updates frequently. Tech department does not always know when the updates happen. If the students are unable to take a test, let the tech department know. The update will be placed in Self-Service for students to reinstall. Make sure students install the GRISD option not Hill.
