Take a Quiz with Respondus LockDown Browser

Respondus LockDown Browser is a specialized web browser that prevents students from searching the Internet and accessing other applications on their devices while taking an online exam. It is a tool intended to support academic integrity.

Note – If your instructor requires Respondus LockDown Browser, you must download and install it on the computer you intend to use to take the test. Installation is required prior to launching the quiz. If you previously downloaded Respondus LockDown browser for use with Blackboard, it is recommended to download LockDown Browser again.

Instructions for Respondus LockDown Browser

Take a Brightspace quiz using the Respondus Lockdown Browser

When it’s time to take a test or quiz, first shut down programs on the computer (including email, messaging systems, screen capture applications, etc.

  1. Navigate to the course and click on the quiz title to open the quiz.
  1. The quiz will open and display the quiz details. An option to launch the LockDown Browser or download and install the latest version of Respondus LockDown browser will be displayed. Once downloaded, select Launch.  
  1. It may ask several times to close programs or close the browser.  Always choose to close programs and allow/open the LockDown Browser.
  1. Take the quiz in Respondus LockDown. Note: Once a quiz has started with LockDown Browser, the user cannot exit until the quiz has been submitted for grading.
  1. When you are finished with the quiz select done. Once Respondus shuts down, you will regain access to your computer. 
Tips and tricks for Respondus
  • Most issues with Respondus start with a machine not meeting the system requirements.  Ensure the machine being used meets these basic requirements to use Respondus.
  • If using Respondus a password is not required.  Be sure Respondus is open and not a normal browser.

Additional Resources

For the best user experience, please ensure you’re using the most up-to-date version of one of Brightspace’s supported browsers. If browser-related issues occur, report the issue to D2L to receive technical support.