Is LockDown Browser used for online tests?

Yes, Respondus LockDown Browser is widely used for online tests to create a secure testing environment by locking down the computer, preventing access to other applications, websites, or printing until the exam is finished, ensuring academic integrity for both in-person proctored exams and fully remote assessments. It's an industry standard integrated with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas and Schoology, deterring cheating by restricting access to unauthorized resources during quizzes and exams.

What is a LockDown Browser used for?

Prevent cheating during online exams

LockDown Browser's name says it all: it "locks down" the browser on a computer or tablet. Students are unable to copy, print, access other applications, or visit other websites during an online exam.

Can your teacher see you on 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.

Does the LockDown Browser record you while taking a test?

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.

Is LockDown Browser a proctored exam?

Respondus Lockdown browser is a proctoring solution that instructors can integrate when creating Assessments in Canvas. Respondus Lockdown Browser works by: Requiring assessments full screen where the user can't be minimized. Removing browser menus, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop.

How to Take an Exam with Respondus LockDown Browser

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 secretly record you?

Respondus Monitor uses webcam videos, screen recordings, and other data from the computing device and online exam to analyze a Student's exam session. The recordings and other information from the exam session are processed automatically and summary information is provided to the Instructor.

Does the 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. 

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.

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.”)

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.

Who is the world's strictest teacher?

There's no single "strictest teacher in the world" as strictness is subjective, but Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress of Michaela Community School in London, is globally recognized as "Britain's Strictest Headmistress" due to her famously rigorous, no-nonsense approach to discipline, high expectations, and focus on traditional values, leading to high academic results but also controversy. While she's often called the strictest, other influential figures like Amy Chua ("Tiger Mother") also promoted intensely strict academic parenting, influencing similar education models.
 

Can schools watch you through a computer camera?

Can schools see what websites you're visiting at home? Your schools cannot track your online activity through Wi-Fi when you're at home, but if your devices are installed with the aforementioned proctoring apps, your school might be able to watch you via the camera or monitor your keystrokes.

What are the risks of LockDown Browser?

The risk of using lockdown browser is moderate. This is because if the application is compromised then this could lead to student data being lost. This is applicable to both vulnerabilities. The overall probability of either happening is low.

What can teachers see on a LockDown Browser?

When this feature is enabled for a quiz, students are required to use a webcam and microphone with LockDown Browser. After the quiz is complete, an instructor can review details of the assessment, and even view the recorded videos.

Why do schools use LockDown browsers?

LockDown Browser prevents digital cheating during online tests. Students cannot print, copy, or go to another website—everything is locked down until the exam is submitted for grading.

Is someone watching you on LockDown Browser?

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.

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.

Can you wear headphones on a LockDown Browser?

Follow these guidelines when preparing for an exam using Respondus Lockdown Browser and Monitor: Select a quiet location where you won't be disturbed or interrupted (no talking with others, headphones, or other communication devices are allowed while using Respondus).

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.

Can a LockDown Browser sense other devices?

LockDown Browser® locks down the testing environment, preventing students from accessing other programs or functions on the computer during an exam. It does not detect external device use or verify a test taker's identity.

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.

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 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 LockDown Browser know if you use your phone?

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