What is flagged on Respondus LockDown Browser?

Respondus LockDown Browser flags unusual activity during exams, primarily through its Respondus Monitor feature, by flagging events like the student's face leaving the frame (due to looking down, another person entering), background noise, handheld devices, internet interruptions, or low facial detection, all recorded via webcam and microphone, giving instructors context for review, not automatic failure.

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 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.

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.

Will LockDown Browser flag noise?

Comments Section Soo glad I graduated before AI took off. Monitor does. Lockdown browser does not. Monitor will flag human faces, excessive movement, sounds, etc. then it's up to the reviewer to review each flag. It would be repeatedly flagged to the prof.

What does Respondus flag you for

Does Respondus track eye movements?

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

What can Respondus LockDown Browser detect?

Respondus Lockdown Browser sees and controls the testing environment by locking down your computer to prevent cheating, blocking access to other applications, websites, and functions like copy/paste or screen capture, and working with Respondus Monitor (webcam/mic) to record you and flag suspicious behaviors during online exams. It prevents you from leaving the test, seeing the source code, using shortcuts, or accessing unauthorized programs.
 

Can Respondus detect phone use?

Yes, Respondus Monitor is designed to detect phones and other handheld devices during exams by flagging suspicious activity like using secondary devices, even if only partially visible, using AI to spot them in webcam footage. While LockDown Browser itself secures the primary computer, Monitor provides the video proctoring that spots phones, which are generally not allowed and can lead to flagged results for instructors to review. 

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 Respondus LockDown Browser detect a second Monitor?

Respondus LockDown Browser is intentionally designed not to support multiple monitors. It disables secondary displays to prevent cheating by restricting access to other resources. However, you can still use it on your larger monitor by making sure it's set as your primary display.

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.

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.

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. 

What happens when Respondus flags you?

The flags simply provide faculty with additional context about the student's behavior during their exam period. Faculty can review the dashboard to make case-by-case decisions.

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.

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.

Does Respondus actually track eye movement?

Responded actually does that. It tracks your eye movement and immediately flags your exam if your eyes wander. And it records you and saves these recordings.

How is tab switching detected?

Tab change detection is often integrated with other proctoring tools, such as webcam monitoring, screen recording, and AI-powered analysis. This multi-layered approach provides a comprehensive solution for ensuring exam integrity.

What are the best study habits for exam success?

Here are 10 good study habits to help you ace your next exam.

• Learn How to Take Notes During Class. ...
• Use Spaced Repetition and Take Practice Tests. ...
• Manage Focus and Take Breaks. ...
• Prioritize High-Intensity Focus Sessions. ...
• Eliminate Distractions. ...
• Organize a Conducive Study Space. ...
• Create a Structured Study Schedule and Goals.

What does Respondus detect?

LockDown Browser also blocks hundreds of common and advanced methods of digital cheating, such as the use of Virtual Machines, remote desktops, screensharing, instant messaging, screen recording, keystroke combinations, launching applications with timers/alerts, browser cache exploits and much more.

Can LockDown Browser record your room?

YES, the LockDown Browser does record the user.

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.

Can teachers tell if you don't use the LockDown Browser?

Keep in mind that LockDown Browser does not monitor, restrict, or flag student behavior. Therefore, we do not recommend that students be asked to use LockDown Browser when they are taking online quizzes outside of a proctored situation.

Is OneBrowser a virus?

No, OneBrowser isn't a traditional virus, but it's considered a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) or browser hijacker, acting like malware by forcefully changing browser settings (homepage, search engine), injecting ads, redirecting searches, and tracking your activity, often bundling with other software without clear consent. Security software flags it as a threat due to these intrusive behaviors that compromise user experience and privacy, making removal necessary.
 

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.

Who watches you on Respondus LockDown Browser?

When LockDown Browser is used with “Instructor Live Proctoring,” the instructor watches students remotely during an online test.