How do you know if you got flagged on the LockDown Browser?

You usually won't know you're flagged during the exam unless the browser pauses the test (rare), but your instructor sees a dashboard with "Review Priority" (Low, Medium, High) and timestamps of flagged events like your face leaving the frame, another person entering, or significant sounds/movements. These flags aren't proof of cheating; they just highlight suspicious moments for the instructor to review in your video recording to make the final call.

How does Respondus LockDown Browser flag you?

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 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.

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.

Does Respondus LockDown Browser flag 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 does Respondus flag you for

Does Respondus track eye movements?

As you use the Respondus LockDown Browser, it will track your eye movements.

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 LockDown Browser see you through your camera?

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.”)

Can LockDown Browser record your voice?

Its purpose is to ensure academic integrity by restricting any digital means of cheating. However, it's important to note that LockDown Browser® does not record video or audio by itself, and it does not verify the test-taker's identity or monitor external devices either.

Does Respondus LockDown Browser know if you use your phone?

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

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.

What is suspicious behavior on LockDown Browser?

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.

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.

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 Respondus give you warnings?

During an online exam, Respondus Monitor will warn students when their face cannot be detected by the webcam.

Does Respondus detect a second Monitor?

Respondus does not employ any technologies to allow detection of secondary devices connected to a student's local/home network used during the proctoring session.

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. 

Can LockDown Browser hear you without webcam?

As it has already been mentioned, when taking a remote exam proctored only by the Respondus lockdown browser it's not necessary to have a webcam and a microphone. The browser can't hear or see you.

Does Respondus flag for sound?

At this time, Respondus Monitor does not pick up on audio triggers, such as someone else's voice in the background. This is another reason it is worth reviewing even the lowest priority videos as you may notice behaviors such as these. Q: What does the university define as actions indicative of cheating?

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.

Can teachers watch Respondus LockDown Browser?

When ready, the instructor provides students a start code for the online exam – students start LockDown Browser from there. The instructor can then watch students via the video conference system for the duration of the exam.

Is it possible to be watched through a phone camera?

Yes, someone can see you through your phone camera, but it usually requires malicious software (spyware/malware) installed via phishing links or physical access, turning your phone into a remote surveillance tool, though modern OS features and covering your lens offer good protection against casual spying. Signs of compromise include your camera light activating unexpectedly, strange background activity, or apps you don't use having camera permissions, while protection involves reviewing permissions, avoiding suspicious links, and using physical covers. 

How do I know if a test is proctored?

Proctored exams are supervised exams. Check your course syllabus to find out if any of your exams require a proctor.

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.

How does Canvas detect cheating?

Canvas detects cheating through built-in quiz logs that track activity like leaving the page or long pauses, question randomization, time limits, and plagiarism checkers like Turnitin, but its core features don't see what you're doing outside the window; advanced detection relies on integrated third-party proctoring software (like Respondus, Proctorio) that uses webcams, screen recording, and browser lockdown to monitor for tab switching, ID verification, and suspicious behavior, though dedicated cheating tools can sometimes bypass basic detection.