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Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB)

Learners must use Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) to take the quiz when enabled. The tool prevents students from using other applications, accessing other websites (unless access is granted), copying questions, taking screenshots or navigating away from the quiz until it has been submitted.

This guide covers how to setup a quiz with RLDB, to see how to take a quiz with RLDB, see our student guide Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) .

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Respondus Training Session

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Overview

Watch a short introduction video by Respondus (3 min).

 

How LockDown Browser works

  • Displays the quiz in full-screen and prevents screen minimisation.
  • Menu and toolbar options are removed, right-click and shortcut keys are disabled.
  • Printing and screen capture is disabled.
  • Quiz cannot be closed until submitted.

 

Test preparation

Tests taken on student's own device

  • Practice test - ensure student have access to a practice test in the unit space, or take the practice test (Sample Quiz – Respondus LockDown Browser is required ) in the Student Induction space.
  • Install LockDown Browser - ensure students have downloaded the LockDown Browser (can be accessed from a practice quiz).

Test taken in a computer lab

  • Check with the IT Service Desk that Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) is installed in the computer lab.
  • If required, book an ITS Service request for Block Exam ITS Support. ITS team requires 5 days of notice so equipment/staffing could be arranged for the day

Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) is available for all Higher Education spaces. 
It is recommended you only use RLDB for on-campus invigilated tests with a final weight of 20% or more.

 

Watch: Respondus LockDown Browser in VU Collaborate

This guide covers how to setup a quiz with RLDB, to see how to take a quiz with RLDB, see our student guide Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB).

 

Enable Respondus LockDown Browser for a quiz

Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) must be enabled or reviewed in each Delivery Space

1 Open the LockDown Browser Dashboard

  1. On the main menu, select Assessments (1)
  2. Then Quizzes (2)
  3. Select LockDown Browser (3) tab
    Allow 15 second to load, and If Respondus requests permission to access your course, select Yes.
  4. From the dropdown arrow before the quiz name, select Settings (4)
access RLDB settings Assessment Quizzes LDB Quiz Settings

2 Select LockDown Browser settings

  1. Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) for this exam (1)
  2. Enter a Password (2), students will need to enter the password before being able to access the quiz.
    This password matches (syncs) with the password entered when setting up the quiz in VU Collaborate.
    To ensure students attend a lab session, you could give the password out just before starting the quiz, or take an attendance list.

  3. Expand Advanced Settings,
  4. Required settings (3)
    • Un-tick Require LockDown Browser to view feedback and results.
    • Tick Lock students into the browser until the exam is completed.
    • Enter a 'proctor exit' password (highly recommended) (3).
      This password can be used by staff to restart a quiz, if there has been a technical issue in an in-class test.
      For more information, see FAQ: How to Close the Browser if a Technical Issue Occurs.
  5. Optional settings
    • Allow access to specific external web domains - usually when a quiz contains a web link within the quiz, students can access the given page, but not navigate to other pages. If access requires navigation within the domain, or requires access via login pages, then add the external domains to allow access. See Accessing external web domains in LockDown Browser (external link), by Respondus to learn more.
    • Enable Calculator on the toolbar - allows students to access either a standard or scientific calculator whilst taking the quiz. 
    • Enable Printing from the toolbar - A print button icon is enabled on the navigation bar, allowing students the option to print the exam screen (not recommended).
select RLDB settings

 

Proctor exit password: if set, ensure that someone at the on-campus test knows the password, to assist if needed.

 

11. Ensure Don't require respondus monitor for this exam is selected.

proctoring settings

12. Click Save and Close (allow up to 30 seconds).

save and close

 

Take a quiz with RLDB enabled

VU Collaborate Essentials has a practice quiz so you can experience what it is like to take a test with RLDB enabled.
Students can take a similar test in the Student Inductions space.

  1. Access the Sample Test
    1. Navigate to VU Collaborate Essentials.
    2. On the main menu, select Assessments then Quizzes.
    3. From the Quiz List, select Sample Test - Requires Respondus LockDown Brower.
      sample test
  2. Download Respondus
    1. Under Quiz Requirements, select Download Respondus LockDown Browser .
    2. Select Download.
    3. Once downloaded, double click the installer.
    4. Follow the installation instructions.

  3. Take the Quiz
    1. Select Launch LockDown Browser to start the quiz.
      quiz requirements

 

FAQ: How to Close the Browser if a Technical Issue Occurs

 

Windows

1. For Windows computers: Click the Information icon. 

pc select information icon

2. Select Proctor Exit.
3. Enter the 'proctor exit' password, then select OK.

pc enter password to exit

4. The quiz can now be relaunched and continued from where it was last saved.

 

For Mac computers

1. Click the Globe icon.

mac browser globe

2. Select Proctor Exit.
3. Enter the 'proctor exit' password, then select OK.

mac enter password to exit

4. The quiz can now be relaunched and continued from where it was last saved.

 

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