What is the Respondus Lockdown Browser?
The Respondus Lockdown Browser is a private web browser designed to block access to all programs or websites other than those the instructor intends for you to use while taking a test. This browser is provided by Christopher Newport University, but must be manually installed on the computer you intend to use to take the exam in question. The Respondus Lockdown Browser is also designed to allow instructors to add Respondus Monitor to an exam, which will create a live proctoring environment using your computer's webcam and microphone.
Please note that the Lockdown Browser is a separate web browser; tests where Respondus tools are enabled will only be usable when using the Respondus Lockdown Browser, rather than other browsers such as Chrome or Firefox.
How do I know whether or not I will need to use the Respondus Lockdown Browser on a test?
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- Windows: 10, 8, 7
- Mac: MacOS 10.12 or higher.
- iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only, and only if the instructor explicitly allows for it). This compatibility does not extend to Respondus Monitor.
What hardware am I going to need to take this test with Respondus tools?
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