How strict is the LockDown Browser?

The Respondus LockDown Browser is very strict, locking down your computer to prevent cheating by disabling printing, copy/paste, new URLs, and other applications, but its strictness can be adjusted by instructors, especially when paired with the webcam-based Respondus Monitor, which adds facial detection and flags behaviors like looking away or another person entering the room.

What can a LockDown Browser see?

What can LockDown Browser see? LockDown Browser can see and monitor the on-screen activities of the student during an exam. It restricts the ability to browse the internet, access other applications, and use screen-sharing functionalities.

Can LockDown Browser detect 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 watch you on 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.) Your computer must have: A functioning webcam and microphone.

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

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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 Respondus LockDown Browser know if you use your phone?

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

What is flagged on Respondus LockDown Browser?

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.

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.

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 are common LockDown Browser restrictions?

When students use LockDown Browser to take quizzes or exams, the system restricts their ability to print, copy, access other websites or applications, or close the assessment until it is submitted for grading. Assessments configured for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed using standard browsers.

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 my teacher see me on the LockDown Browser?

Yes, teachers can see you on Lockdown Browser, especially if the instructor uses Respondus Monitor, which uses your webcam to record and flag suspicious activity (like looking away, other people entering the room, or accessing other apps) for review, or through Live Proctoring, where they watch you in real-time via video conferencing (Zoom, Teams). While LockDown Browser alone locks your computer, the combined Monitor feature provides the video surveillance. 

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.

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 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 triggers the proctorio flag?

Common Reasons for Flags

Here are some typical triggers that might raise a digital eyebrow from Proctorio: Looking away from the screen (even briefly) Background movement (like someone walking by) Sudden noises (a doorbell, your pet, or your sibling)

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 flag you for eye movement?

The Strict sensitivity setting detects when portions of the face have moved outside of the video frame, or when both eyes of the test taker aren't visible. When this occurs, a Partial Missing flag will appear in the proctoring results.

Can LockDown Browser see you without webcam?

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 professors see on Respondus?

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.

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 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).