Does Respondus know if you switch tabs?

Yes, Respondus Lockdown Browser is specifically designed to detect and prevent tab switching, opening other applications, and navigating away from the exam environment, often shutting down the browser session and notifying the instructor if you try. It does this by locking down the browser, disabling keyboard shortcuts (like Alt+Tab), and monitoring for focus changes, even logging these attempts in detail for the instructor to review.

Can LockDown Browser see tabs?

It only monitors and restricts access to other browser tabs, desktop applications, and keyboard shortcuts. Sound and video recording are possible only if the online exams include other proctoring features.

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.

Can online tests detect changing tabs?

Yes, online tests can detect changing tabs, especially when using proctoring software like Respondus Monitor (with Canvas/Blackboard) or other integrated tools, which log tab switches as suspicious activity, sometimes redirecting you or taking screenshots to maintain exam integrity. While basic tests (like standard Google Forms) might not, proctored exams actively monitor for tab switching, application changes, and even eye movements to prevent cheating. 

Does the LockDown Browser detect multiple screens?

LockDown Browser® can detect the use of multiple monitors. If a second monitor is connected, the system will display a warning message and may prevent the exam from starting. This helps ensure a secure testing environment by requiring that only one screen be active during the assessment.

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What can Respondus LockDown Browser detect?

Respondus Lockdown Browser sees and controls the testing environment by locking down your computer to prevent cheating, blocking access to other applications, websites, and functions like copy/paste or screen capture, and working with Respondus Monitor (webcam/mic) to record you and flag suspicious behaviors during online exams. It prevents you from leaving the test, seeing the source code, using shortcuts, or accessing unauthorized programs.
 

Can proctored exams detect two monitors?

Multiple monitors/displays are not supported. If you have more than one monitor, you will need to disconnect all but one.

Can proctored exams detect cheating?

Can proctored exams detect cheating? Yes, proctored exams are designed to detect cheating. They employ various monitoring techniques, such as video surveillance, screen monitoring, and behaviour analysis, to identify suspicious activities.

How to detect tab switching?

Tab change detection is often integrated with other proctoring tools, such as webcam monitoring, screen recording, and AI-powered analysis. This multi-layered approach provides a comprehensive solution for ensuring exam integrity.

Does the LockDown browser record you while taking a test?

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 Canvas see if you go to a different browser?

However, some things Canvas can't track without extra software. For example, it can't tell when a student opens a new tab, uses a different browser, or uses an extra device like a phone or tablet. That's why, even though Canvas is good for tracking general engagement, it's not the best for monitoring exams closely.

Can a teacher tell if you go to a different tab when taking a test on a Google Form?

Q7. Can Google Forms detect switching tabs? Yes, if you have the AutoProctor add-on installed. In the Proctor settings of your AutoProctor add-on for Google Forms, enable Tab Switching in the Tracking options.

Can professors see what websites I visit during a quiz?

Andres explained, “[Teachers] do not have access to the browser history, only district and technicians have access to it. However, if there was a big assessment or final and we suspected cheating, we could ask one of those people with access to see if anyone used the internet at the time of the test.”

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.

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.

Can Respondus detect phone use?

Yes, Respondus Monitor is designed to detect phones and other handheld devices during exams by flagging suspicious activity like using secondary devices, even if only partially visible, using AI to spot them in webcam footage. While LockDown Browser itself secures the primary computer, Monitor provides the video proctoring that spots phones, which are generally not allowed and can lead to flagged results for instructors to review. 

Is online proctoring can detect tab switching?

Tab-proctoring is a monitoring technology that tracks when candidates switch between browser tabs or applications during online assessments. It detects tab switches, window changes, and attempts to access external resources, helping maintain test integrity by identifying potential cheating behaviors in real-time.

How to switch tabs without clicking it?

You can switch between tabs in most web browsers by pressing "Ctrl + Tab" to move to the next tab or "Ctrl + Shift + Tab" to go to the previous one.

Can Canvas tell if you switch windows?

Without proctoring software, instructors might see that there's no activity on the Canvas site but won't directly see that you've opened a new tab. However, if the quiz is being proctored using software like Respondus Monitor, switching tabs can be flagged as suspicious activity.

Can proctored exams see your tab?

Yes, Moodle can detect cheating if you switch tabs. The proctoring tool locks the browser. This means the student cannot go to other tabs or apps. If they try, the browser will block it.

Can I smoke during a proctored exam?

No Restroom Breaks: Do not leave the room or take your laptop into the restroom. Be Polite: Treat the proctor respectfully – you are being recorded. No smoking or vaping: This is not allowed during the exam.

How do I know if my proctored exam was flagged?

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1. Instructor Notification. After the exam, your instructor or testing administrator might reach out if something odd appeared on your recording. ...
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3. Access to Exam Reports. ...
4. Exam Delay or Hold on Grades.

Can Respondus detect a 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.

How can proctored exams detect phones?

Cheating methods evolve quickly, but so does AI. Talview's AI proctoring combines computer vision, audio intelligence, behavioral analytics, and secondary-camera monitoring to detect phones during online exams in real time.

What should you not do in a proctored exam?

In a proctored exam, you should not use unauthorized materials (notes, phones, other devices), communicate with anyone, leave the testing area without permission, look off-screen excessively, talk or read aloud, have other people or pets in view, or use unauthorized software/websites; these actions often lead to immediate exam termination and potential score loss.