LockDown Browser

What is Respondus LockDown Browser?

LockDown Browser is a locked browser for use with quizzes in Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. If a Canvas quiz requires that LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the quiz with a standard web browser. LockDown Browser should only be used for taking Canvas quizzes.

Before A Quiz

Before a Quiz, your teacher will ensure that you have the specific Brookline link to install LockDown Browser.

Beginning A Quiz

Close all programs and restart your device.
Log in to Canvas with a regular browser, select the course, and navigate to the quiz.
If LockDown Browser has not previously been installed, you will be prompted to download and install the browser.
Return to the quiz and open it to launch LockDown Browser.
If prompted to close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging), choose Yes.
Once a test has been started in Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until you submit it.
Web Cam Monitor will not be used in Brookline

System Requirements for LockDown Browser

Operating System Details

Note: Students will need the local admin credentials to install the LockDown Browser on a Mac or PC.
Windows: 11 and 10 (Windows Install)
Mac: macOS 12 to 26.0+ (Mac Install)
iPadOS: 15+.
School Loan Chromebook: Students do not need to install the LockDown Browser; the application has been installed remotely.
Chromebook: See video below for personal chromebook installation.

Memory

Windows: 2 GB RAM

Mac: 2 GB RAM

Hard Disk Space

Windows: 300 MB of free hard disk space

Mac: 400 MB of free hard disk space

Browser Requirements

LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Both the Windows edition and the Mac edition of the browser are based on Chromium, Google's open source framework. Students do NOT need Google's Chrome browser installed; nor will this version affect a Chrome browser that's already installed.

Are Notifications, such as messages, blocked during exams?

- - - Yes, Respondus prevents access to other applications, including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops. Students have to close open notifications.

Is the Respondus download free?

- Yes, when students use the Brookline Respondus installer link, the correct download for their device will be available. Students who have school-issued devices have the application installed.

What about students who have Extra Time?

- Canvas Quiz settings apply. Teachers can set a time limit and allow specific students extra time as needed.

Can students right-click to use tools such as Grammarly or Translate?

- No, Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts, and task switching are disabled.

What types of other software might interfere with downloading/using LDB?

- Screencasting, Spotify, Games, Python, Messages, Notifications, etc. Please close these for Respondus to open. Best practice is to restart your devices before a quiz.

Which wifi networks can students use while using RLDB?

- Students can only use the BHS_Student or BHSClass wifi.

iPad Tips

- Students using iPads can use the LDB app. They must first log in to Canvas via a browser app, NOT the Canvas app.

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