Does the LockDown Browser always video?

No, LockDown Browser doesn't always record video; video recording (via Respondus Monitor) is an optional feature that instructors must enable, and if it is, the browser explicitly tells you and requires webcam access to monitor you during the exam, locking down other apps and sites. The core LockDown Browser just locks your computer to prevent switching apps or accessing websites, while the optional Monitor component adds video and audio recording for proctoring.

Does the LockDown Browser always use 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.

How to know if LockDown Browser is recording?

If you are being recorded by Lockdown browser, you'll be notified and asked for a web-cam check before you begin taking your test. You'll also see a recording icon in the top right corner.

How do I turn off the webcam on the LockDown Browser?

In the LockDown Browser Dashboard, locate the Quiz and click Settings. Under Proctoring Settings, you can choose how Respondus Monitor will be used—such as webcam only, webcam + screen recording, and other proctoring options.

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.

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Does Respondus actually 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 LockDown Browser hear you without webcam?

Does the lockdown browser record you? The installed Respondus lockdown browser by itself doesn't record the examination, except for the cases when the proctoring system, which includes a lock browser feature, requires the use of the webcam and microphone.

Does someone watch you on Respondus LockDown Browser?

It depends if the teacher enables MONITOR or not. If it requires MONITOR then you'll have to use a webcam, scan your room, show your ID, prove the audio works, etc. and your screen is locked on the exam. But if it's just Respondus Lockdown Browser then it just locks your screen so you can't go to other websites.

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.
 

Does Respondus detect noise?

When Respondus Monitor is enabled for a test, students are required to use a webcam and microphone with Respondus LockDown Browser. Artificial Intelligence algorithms flags unusual activity such as eyes moving away from the screen or background noise.

How long does Respondus keep videos?

Videos are stored on Respondus servers for a total of 5 years and will remain available in the Respondus Dashboard as long as the course is active and available in Blackboard.

Does the LockDown Browser listen to your mic?

If the Brightspace test requires a LockDown browser, as designated by your instructor, you will not be able to use a standard browser to take your quizzes and exams. The Respondus Monitor will record audio and video of you while you are taking the exam.

How do I know if I'm being recorded on the LockDown Browser?

Once the exam begins, a "Recording" icon will appear at the top right of the screen. Don't attempt to exit the exam until you're finished. Additionally, you won't be able to print, copy, access other applications, or go to other websites during the exam.

What happens if you get caught cheating in Respondus?

There are two reasons that Respondus Monitor is such a strong deterrent to cheating. First, a student knows they might get kicked out of the university if they are caught cheating. It's a pretty stiff penalty. Secondly, students know they can get caught long after the exam was actually administered.

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.

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. 

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 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.

How to tell if a camera is watching you?

To know if a camera is watching you, check your phone for green/orange dots (camera/mic in use), battery drain, or high data usage; inspect rooms for tiny flashing lights or lens reflections with a flashlight or special apps; listen for soft clicking/whirring sounds; and use RF detectors or Wi-Fi scanners to find unknown devices, while always watching for indicator lights on known cameras.
 

Why is my camera access always on?

Manage your camera & microphone in Quick Settings

From the top of your screen, swipe down twice. To turn off camera and mic access, tap the camera or microphone tile. If your Quick Settings tiles aren't there, from the bottom of Quick Settings, tap Edit or Add . Touch and drag the tile to add it to your Quick settings.

How do you block the camera from seeing you?

You want to keep your home private. Anti-surveillance curtains or shades help with this. The best ones block sunlight and stop cameras from seeing in.

Can LockDown Browser track eye movements?

Yes, Respondus Monitor (used with Lockdown Browser) tracks eye movement and head movement, flagging behaviors like looking away frequently or having eyes wander off-camera as potential academic integrity issues for instructors to review. While it doesn't install general tracking software, the webcam and AI analyze your face and eyes during the exam session, marking deviations from looking at the screen or camera, though instructors can adjust sensitivity for looking down at scratch paper. 

Does LockDown Browser film you?

YES, the LockDown Browser does record the user.

LockDown Browser cannot activate a user's webcam or microphone without permission. It is not a remote proctoring tool.

Can Respondus LockDown Browser detect a second monitor?

Respondus LockDown Browser is intentionally designed not to support multiple monitors. It disables secondary displays to prevent cheating by restricting access to other resources. However, you can still use it on your larger monitor by making sure it's set as your primary display.