After downloading lockdown browser how do i use it

Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for taking quizzes in eLearning. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. If an eLearning quiz requires that LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the quiz with a standard web browser. LockDown Browser should only be used for taking eLearning Quizzes.

It should not be used in other areas of eLearning. Watch this short video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser and the webcam feature. Follow the link below for instructions on downloading, installing, and taking a quiz with Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Respondus LockDown Browser. You may be required to use LockDown Browser with a webcam, which will record you during an online, non-proctored exam. At this point, the Startup Sequence for the webcam begins.

Below is a listing of events that may flag the video when you are taking the test as potential misconduct. You will only need to use this browser to login to Blackboard when taking an assessment that uses the LockDown Browser.

Once it is installed, you do not have to install it again for a different assessment. Step 1. Click on the click here link to start the download. Step 2. If you have a Mac, click on Do you need the Mac Version? If you have a Windows device, click Install Now. If having problems downloading to a Mac, use the Chrome browser to download.

Step 3. The Respondus LockDown Browser application is a separate browser that your instructor may require to take a test in Blackboard. The LockDown Browser application only needs to be installed one time on a computer. Instructors choose if a Blackboard test requiring LockDown Browser also requires a webcam. For Mac, PC, and Chromebook. View System Requirements Note: most tests do not support iPads - contact your instructor.

Log in to myMason. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the correct Respondus browser for your computer Windows or Mac. Locate and double-click the downloaded file to start the setup process and follow on-screen instructions. Once installed, open the application. If the icon you use does not say "LockDown Browser," then you are using the wrong icon.

This means the quiz requires you to open the Respondus LockDown Browser in order to take the quiz. You will need to launch the Respondus LockDown Browser from your desktop.

When the page opens, you will see download links for both Windows and Mac operating systems. Since you are not yet in the exam, close the LockDown Browser. When you close the LockDown Browser you should see a security pop-up, at which point you can click OK.

Re-launch LockDown Browser after clicking through the security pop-up. If you experience errors while taking a test through the LockDown Browser, check your security settings in IE and the overall functionality of IE.

IE should be reset to default security levels, and the exam should be tried again. If you attempt to use the browser to access additional course content, like lecture notes or worksheets, it may cause the program to encounter a problem and freeze or close.

This usually occurs when the content you are attempting to access is a Word, PowerPoint or Adobe Acrobat related file. If you need to view these files, please use a regular browser like Mozilla Firefox. If you are having problems installing LockDown Browser on a Windows system, we recommend the following additional steps:. We strongly recommend using an Ethernet wired Internet connection with a speed of at least Kbps or higher while taking your exam in LockDown Browser.

This is because the Canvas server is more bandwidth intensive especially during exams than normal Internet surfing. If you lose your Internet connection during the exam, it will lock up the browser and not allow you to save answers, move on to other questions, submit or exit the exam.

Ethernet connections are the most stable connection to the Canvas servers. If you have a router, plugging directly into it when taking exams will reduce the chances of connection interruptions.