Can the LockDown Browser track my activity?

Yes, LockDown Browser tracks your activity by locking down your computer to prevent other apps and websites, but the level of tracking depends on whether Respondus Monitor (webcam/mic proctoring) is also used, which can record video, audio, and even keyboard activity, flagging suspicious actions like looking away or using unauthorized shortcuts for instructor review. The base browser prevents access to other apps, while Monitor adds webcam, microphone, and screen recording.

What activities does the LockDown Browser track?

Browser lockdown monitors on-screen activities. It can restrict the use of other browser tabs, keyboard shortcuts, screen captures, desktop applications, etc. It's designed to work with your learning management system to enhance exam security.

Can LockDown Browser track you?

YES, the LockDown Browser does record the user.

The main functions of Lockdown browsers are preventing accessing other apps/websites and tracking test activities like clicks, tabs, and time spent on each question.

Does the LockDown Browser actually record you?

Yes, Respondus LockDown Browser can record you, but it only does so if your instructor enables the paired Respondus Monitor feature, which uses your webcam and microphone to record video and audio, and sometimes your screen, to watch for cheating during exams. The browser itself just locks down the computer; the Monitor add-on is what captures your image and sound during the test, with instructors reviewing the footage afterward.
 

Does the LockDown Browser detect cheating?

LockDown Browser also blocks hundreds of common and advanced methods of digital cheating, such as the use of Virtual Machines, remote desktops, screensharing, instant messaging, screen recording, keystroke combinations, launching applications with timers/alerts, browser cache exploits and much more.

Does Respondus LockDown Browser track eye movement

Does Respondus track eye movement?

Does Respondus Track Eye Movement? As you use the Respondus LockDown Browser, it will track your eye movements. Before beginning the exam or test session, students must have their camera set up so that it captures their entire face, eyes, and all.

Do professors actually check proctorio?

Students should treat their Proctorio exam just like an exam they would take in the testing center. If any issues are found in a Proctorio exam, a report is sent to the professor to review. If the activity is deemed as any form of academic dishonesty, the Honor Code Office will be notified.

What can teachers see on Respondus LockDown Browser?

Teachers using Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor, a lockdown browser with webcam monitoring, can see video recordings of students during tests, which flag suspicious behavior like leaving the screen, another person entering, or significant eye movement, allowing instructors to quickly review flagged segments for potential academic dishonesty, rather than watching hours of footage. 

What does it look like when the LockDown Browser is recording?

If a student's activities must be recorded to avoid exam dishonesty, a lockdown browser can record the student, and you will see a recording icon on your screen. The recording will start immediately after the instructor sends you the download link, and the recorded exam will begin on the Lockdown Browser.

Does the LockDown Browser stop recording after you submit?

This is true. During the exam, you will see the recording icon in the upper-right of the LockDown Browser window. However, once the exam is over, the recording will stop and the icon will go away.

Does Respondus know if you switch tabs?

Proctored Tests: In some tests, you use a program called Respondus monitor. It lets Blackboard or Canvas know if you swap between tabs. This could make the program take you back to the test page.

Do proctored exams detect eye movement?

AI proctoring can identify a variety of behaviors during an exam session to ensure exam integrity. It can detect unusual eye movements, frequent head turning, and prolonged absence from the screen. It monitors for multiple faces appearing on screen, unauthorized talking, and the presence of prohibited materials.

Can the LockDown Browser see your second monitor?

Students may not use more than one monitor when taking tests using Respondus Lockdown Browser. Before beginning, disconnect the additional monitors and then open LockDown Browser.

What does Respondus flag as suspicious?

Automated Video Analysis will automatically flag suspicious behavior during an exam. For example, if a student leaves the computer for a bit, or if a different person appears in the webcam recording during an exam, it will get flagged for the instructor.

Can teachers tell if you don't use the LockDown Browser?

Keep in mind that LockDown Browser does not monitor, restrict, or flag student behavior. Therefore, we do not recommend that students be asked to use LockDown Browser when they are taking online quizzes outside of a proctored situation.

Can Canvas see if you switch tabs if not proctored?

Similarly, Canvas does not natively detect tab switching during non-proctored quizzes. But with proctoring tools enabled, any attempts by students to switch tabs or browse unauthorized websites can be identified and prevented. Students are locked into the Canvas tab running the online test.

Do all LockDown browsers record you?

Part 2: Does Lockdown Browser Record You

No, Lockdown browser doesn't record your activities for no reason while you take the test. It disables most of the functions to block access to any sort of external content. Only what happens within the exam window is tracked by Lockdown Browser.

What are the limitations of LockDown Browser?

Students are unable to open any browser other than the LockDown browser on the device they are using. This disallows them from searching for answers online while taking the exam. Also, students are not allowed to open other applications unless the professor specifically and selectable permits them to.

Does the LockDown Browser listen to your mic?

Can LockDown Browser® hear you? LockDown Browser® itself does not access or record audio. However, when used with other proctoring tools and if the instructor enables audio recording, it can capture ambient sound via the microphone during an exam.

What can Respondus track?

The Respondus Monitor will record audio and video of you while you are taking the exam. These videos are then scanned for abnormal behavior (like leaving your desk, two students sitting together, a different student, or using other resources like phones or books).

Can teachers look through your camera roll?

Everyone has a right to their private information, so school administrators cannot view things like text messages, emails, photographs, or other private information that the public does not have access to on a student's phone without consent.

Does the LockDown Browser watch your camera?

If you are required to use Respondus LockDown Browser with Respondus Monitor, you will need to take your test with a webcam. This will record you during your online, nonproctored exam. The webcam feature is what is referred to as “Respondus Monitor.” Your computer must have a functioning webcam and microphone.

Can proctored exams detect phones?

Yes — AI proctoring can detect phones in online exams, and it's surprisingly smarter than most students think.

How do I prove I didn't plagiarize?

Check if flagged content includes properly cited quotes or paraphrased text, common phrases, references, or bibliography entries. Gather evidence to support your case. Compile proof of originality and proper sourcing, such as notes, drafts of papers, source materials, and communication records.

What triggers the proctorio flag?

Common Reasons for Flags

Here are some typical triggers that might raise a digital eyebrow from Proctorio: Looking away from the screen (even briefly) Background movement (like someone walking by) Sudden noises (a doorbell, your pet, or your sibling)