Does the LockDown Browser watch you on camera?

Yes, if your instructor enables the Respondus Monitor feature, the LockDown Browser will use your webcam and microphone to record you and your environment during an exam, capturing video and audio to check for academic integrity, though it's the instructor who reviews the flagged footage to make final decisions. If only the base LockDown Browser is used, it simply locks down your computer to prevent accessing other sites and apps but doesn't use the camera.

Can LockDown Browser see through camera?

Does LockDown Browser include the camera? Yes, Respondus LockDown Browser includes a feature known as Respondus Monitor, which can access a student's webcam during an exam. While using the LockDown Browser, the webcam is used to monitor the student's environment and activities to prevent cheating.

Can the LockDown Browser watch you?

You may be required to use LockDown Browser with a webcam, which will record you during an online, nonproctored exam. (The webcam feature is sometimes referred to as “Respondus Monitor.”)

Does the LockDown Browser record your camera?

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. The monitoring it performs is to ensure academic integrity by verifying user actions related to an exam, not general computer/phone use.

Does Respondus LockDown Browser look at your eyes?

LockDown Browser will not damage a computer and does not run in any capacity when closed. It does not slow a computer down, nor does it install any tracking software (head and eye tracking is done by Respondus on their servers and only while Monitor is running).

What can professors see on Respondus LockDown Browser?

What does the LockDown Browser flag as suspicious?

Once a student starts the exams their webcam will begin to record the student. Any suspicious behavior is automatically flagged. Respondus will record student movements and will automatically flag the exam if a student leaves the view, if their eyes wander, or if another person comes into the screen.

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.

What do professors see on LockDown Browser with camera?

If students were required to use the webcam feature (Respondus Monitor) with the quiz, instructors can access information about the quiz sessions and can review the recorded videos. Note that Respondus Monitor is intended to be a deterrent, so it's up to the instructor to determine the level of review warranted.

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.

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.

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.

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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 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 flagged on Respondus?

While Respondus will flag any deviations from a normal test environment, it does not automatically fail a student, nor do flags immediately have an impact on student scores. The flags simply provide faculty with additional context about the student's behavior during their exam period.

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.

Does LockDown track eye movement?

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 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 check the camera?

After a quick one-time installation, Respondus Monitor launches from the student's preferred browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) whenever the exam settings require it. Students are then guided through a pre-exam sequence, including a webcam check.

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.

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.

What does the LockDown Browser check?

LockDown Browser by Respondus is designed to secure the online testing environment by restricting students' ability to cheat during digital exams. It prevents access to other applications, websites, and functions such as copying, printing, screen capturing, and task switching.

Can I hit my vape 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. Phone Rules: Your mobile phone should be arms length away from you during testing.

What flags a proctored exam?

Here are some common types of proctoring flags: 1. Candidate Absence or Face Not Detected: When the candidate's face is not visible for an extended period, the system raises a flag. This could indicate the candidate has left the screen or is using another person to complete the test.