When to Use?
This article will walk you through how to take an assessment (i.e. quiz, test, exam) that has Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor enabled.
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Procedure
- Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the Internet.
- Login to Blackboard using a standard browser (i.e. Chrome, Firefox, Safari.)
- Navigate to your course’s Content page and locate the assessment.

- Click on the assessment to open the Assessment panel.
- Click on Start Atempt.
- If Respondus LockDown Browser and/or Monitor are enabled with the assessment, you may be prompted to open LockDown Browser.

NOTE: LockDown Browser must be installed to continue. Follow these instructions for installing the application.
- Follow the prompts to open LockDown Browser.
NOTE: Your instructor controls which parts of Respondus LockDown Browser are enabled for each individual assessment. Some assessments may require you to use a webcam. Respondus will walk you through the individual guidelines, tips, etc. in order for you to access the assessment.
- Once LockDown Browser opens it will immediately open the assessment.
- Complete the assessment as you normally would and click Submit in the bottom right once finished.
- Once your submission has been submitted, you can close LockDown Browser. You will be redirected back into Blackboard.
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