How do I know if Respondus LockDown Browser is working?

You know Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is working by using its built-in System Check and Webcam Check within the Help Center before an exam; green checkmarks mean success, red X's mean issues, and a successful launch (locking other apps, showing webcam/mic tests) confirms functionality, allowing you to proceed with the exam.

How to know if Respondus LockDown Browser is working?

4. Run the Respondus Diagnostics Tool

• In the LockDown Browser, you can run the Webcam Check to make sure your camera and microphone are being detected.
• This tool is available through the LockDown Browser's Help menu, or you might be able to access it directly on the exam screen before starting the test.

How to tell if Respondus LockDown is recording?

You know Respondus Lockdown Browser is recording you if you see a camera icon in the top-right corner of the browser window during the exam, and/or if you've gone through the initial webcam check (showing your ID, scanning the room, and recording a video of yourself) as part of the Respondus Monitor startup, which confirms the webcam and microphone are active and recording. The recording stops automatically once you submit the exam, and the icon disappears. 

Does Respondus turn on camera light?

I just took an exam with Respondus Lockdown Browser, and I went through the setup stuff separately before I took the exam, which turned on the little light next to my webcam and told me I was being recorded on the screen.

Does Respondus LockDown Browser know if you use your phone?

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

What can professors see on Respondus LockDown Browser?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Does Respondus let you know if you're being recorded?

Respondus Monitor does not make students aware they are being recorded, other than a red icon in the upper right hand corner of the screen, so we suggest you inform your students they continue to be recorded.

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.

Why is the webcam not detected?

If your webcam isn't detected, first check physical connections, privacy shutters, and restart your PC; then, verify app permissions and enable the camera in Windows Settings (Privacy > Camera); finally, update or reinstall drivers via Device Manager, or try a different USB port, as the issue is often software-related but could be hardware.
 

Does the LockDown Browser record you before you start the exam?

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. In this case, during the exam, you will see a recording icon on your screen.

Why is my camera not working on the LockDown Browser?

If a computer camera driver was recently updated and your webcam has stopped working with LockDown Browser, consider rolling back to the previous version of the driver. In some cases, updating the driver may help.

How do I turn on my webcam for an online test?

In Chrome, a pop-up notification will appear on the Address bar in the browser window requesting permission. Click Allow. Alternatively, a camera icon with a red icon will appear in the browser's address bar. Click on this icon to expand the permissions options.

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.

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 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.

Can I hit my vape during a proctored exam?

No, you generally cannot vape during a proctored exam; most proctoring services and test centers explicitly forbid smoking, vaping, and tobacco products, even for remote exams, viewing them as distractions or security risks, so you should check your specific exam rules but expect it to be prohibited. 

What happens if someone walks in during a proctored exam?

Candidates are expected to maintain a private testing area throughout the entire exam appointment. If the privacy of the testing area is broken, the online proctor will pause delivery of the ARE and address the privacy issue with the candidate.

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.

What is the swipe gesture on LockDown Browser?

Respondus Swipe Action Workflow and Messaging

If a student attempts to swipe away from LockDown Browser, a warning pop-up from LockDown Browser appears, taking focus, and when the student clicks "OK" on the message, the external app is immediately closed, returning them to the quiz.

What do 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.