You can skip ahead to the next section Setup Proctoring with LockDown Browser to setup proctoring or select Don’t require proctoring for this exam if you do not plan to proctor the exam or would prefer to complete the setup later. The Proctoring section is used to configure exam proctoring.By default, LockDown Browser will prevent printing. Enable Printing from the toolbar allows students to print and adds a print button to the toolbar.Enable Calculator on the toolbar allows students to have access to a scientific calculator during exams that is built into the LockDown Browser.This provides an override to allow additional sites to be accessed. By default, sites other than or those included as a link in the exam are blocked. Allow access to specific external web domains enables students to open links from outside domains.Keep in mind this option is considered “beta,” so it may not always function as expected for the time being. This is disabled by default, and must be enabled by the instructor. Allow students to use LockDown Browser for Chromebook (beta) enables students to use the LockDown Browser Chromebook extension to take protected quizzes.Allow students to take this exam with an iPad (using the “LockDown Browser” app from the Apple App Store) enables students to use the LockDown Browser app on an iPad to take protected quizzes.This will prevent the student from exiting if there is a problem, so caution should be taken with this setting. Lock students into the browser until exam is completed prevents students from exiting LockDown Browser until the exam is complete.Expand the Advanced Settings menu if you need to configure certain advanced behavior of the LockDown Browser – this includes the ability to allow the use of iPads or Chromebooks.Click the radio button labeled “Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam”.Click the drop-down arrow next to the quiz for which you wish to enable LockDown Browser and click the “Settings” option.You may also select the checkbox “ Don’t show this page again” if you prefer to be taken directly to the dashboard in the future. Select “ Continue to LockDown Browser” to proceed. You will be taken to the About LockDown Browser page by default.
Include installation instructions that feature: a link to the Help Desk knowledge base article on Setting up and Using Respondus LDB and A link to the download page.Include a statement on borrowing equipment from Prescott Memorial Library, in the event they may need access to a computer, webcam, microphone, etc.For example, if you plan to use Respondus Lockdown Browser with Monitor, include the need for a microphone and webcam. Include technical requirements appropriate for the features you plan to use.Include a statement regarding the requirement to use Respondus LockDown Browser.Best Practices for Faculty Using LockDown Browser Syllabus
When students access exams through LDB, they are prevented from performing certain actions such as launching other applications, switching to other windows, opening unapproved websites, and printing or copying test questions. The Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is a restricted web browser used to aid in assurance of the academic integrity of quizzes and exams administered using the Moodle quiz activity.