How can you tell if the LockDown Browser is recording your screen?

You can tell if the LockDown Browser is recording your screen (using Respondus Monitor) by looking for a "Recording" icon or notification in the top-right corner of the browser window once the exam starts; this icon confirms both webcam and screen capture are active, and the software will also guide you through initial webcam/environment checks before the test begins, showing you're being monitored. The recording icon disappears after you submit the exam and the processing is complete.

How do you know if you are being recorded on 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.

Can LockDown Browser record your screen?

Screen recording requires both LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor to be used for the exam. The instructor enables Screen Recording on a per exam basis by selecting the "Webcam & Screen" option from the LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor Dashboard.

Does LockDown Browser 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.

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What causes Respondus to flag?

Amongst its features, Respondus Monitor uses face detection technology to determine if an examinee's face is present in the video frame. If an examinee's face cannot be detected for a certain amount of time, the proctoring results show a flag for that segment of the video.

Does Respondus LockDown Browser know if you use your phone?

LockDown Browser will not catch students using multiple computers or cell phones.

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.

How strict is the 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 flag for 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.

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. 

Does the LockDown Browser actually record you on Reddit?

If it is regular service, it just merely keeps you from opening anything else but the test. It does not look at your webcam or record you. Nor does it monitor your network. After all, you could be taking this in a library and people could be looking at all sorts of stuff on that network.

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.

Does Respondus record you or just your screen?

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).

What is the difference between LockDown Browser and LockDown Browser with webcam?

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within the learning management system. Respondus Monitor is a system that uses the student's webcam to record the student taking the exam. Both are designed to decrease the frequency of cheating on exams.

Does the LockDown Browser track keystrokes?

For example, the ability to monitor keystrokes – specifically the number of keystrokes being entered into a text field over time. This is how the system detects whether content is being pasted into a field, rather than typed in manually.

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to not get flagged on Respondus monitor?

Tilt Down Feature

1. Respondus Monitor warns students when their face cannot be detected.
2. If a face is cropped (due to slouching or pushing the screen back), it prompts students to tilt their camera downward.
3. This helps reduce unnecessary flags and provides a better view of the examination environment.

Does the LockDown Browser always video?

It can record your screen and webcam during an assessment, but this feature is not always enabled. The decision to use video and screen recording for proctoring purposes is determined by the specific requirements set by your educational institution or instructor.

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.