Administering a test within Respondus LockDown Browser (eCampus Ultra)

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents student access during tests to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops.

How LockDown Browser works when a student takes a test

• Tests are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized

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

• Printing and screen capture functions are disabled

• Copying and pasting anything to or from a test is prevented

• Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts, and task switching are disabled

• A test cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading

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

How to set up tests with Respondus LockDown Browser

1. Create a test.

   1. Click the plus symbol in the Course Content tab (you can also create a test within a folder or module).

   2. Click Create.

   3. Scroll to the Assessment area and choose Test.

   4. Name the test.

   5. In the Content & Settings region, click the plus symbol.

   6. Add questions.

2. After adding all questions, click the gear icon to choose settings.

   Open

   

3. Scroll to the Assessment Security region and choose Respondus LockDown Browser.

   Open

   

4. Click the inverted caret to the left of the test name.

5. Click Settings.

6. Click Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.

7. Click Advanced Settings.

8. Check any optional settings.

9. Click Save & Close.

Respondus frequently hosts training webinars. Visit web.respondus.com/webinars to register for an upcoming session. Respondus also hosts guides and video tutorials at web.respondus.com/he/respondus.

We recommend checking out these guides to get started: 

• Respondus Demonstration Videos

• Respondus User Guides

• Creating Online Tests from Publisher Test Banks using Respondus 4.0

• Importing Word Files: The import feature is a fast way to bring exam questions from Microsoft Word into the Respondus 4.0 application.

  • Importing Word questions (training video)

  • Importing Word Files (written instructions)

• Respondus Test Bank Network: The leading textbook publishers make their test banks available in Respondus 4.0 format. This service is available for free to instructors who use Respondus 4.0. Simply search for the textbook being used in the course and request access to the test bank. Once the publisher grants access, instructors can use Respondus 4 and the test bank to easily create online exams.

  • Search for Test Bank

  • Using Publisher Test Banks with Respondus 4.0 (training video)

  • Test Bank Network Training (training video)