Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor
Respondus tools are used to deter cheating in non-proctored exams in UB Learns.
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Respondus LockDown Browser
LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in UB Learns. When you use LockDown Browser to take a test, you are unable to print, copy, go to other websites, access other applications or close a test until it is submitted for grading.
Tests created for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers.
Installing the Chromebook Extension
To install the extension to a Chromebook, you will need to use the regular LockDown Browser installation link for UB (Link is in the Resources for Students section on this page.). You will not be able to search for the app directly from the Chrome web store.
The LockDown Browser installation link will direct you to the Chrome web store, at which point you should select Add to Chrome to install the LockDown Browser Extension.
Respondus Monitor
Respondus Monitor is included in the LockDown Browser installation.
You may be required to use LockDown Browser with a webcam, which will record you during an online, non-proctored exam. The webcam feature is referred to as Respondus Monitor.
Resources for Students
The link below, LockDown Browser Installer for Windows and Mac (includes Respondus Monitor), is the only link that you should use to download LockDown Browser. The installers are preconfigured to work with UB Learns.
Need additional help?
Use our contact form to submit a help ticket (you may be asked for your UBITName and password). After the form is submitted, a member of the UB Learns support team will follow up with you within one business day.
