Naplan Lockdown Browser

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to provide instruction on the use of the NAP Locked down browser.

The NAP Locked down browser is used in assessments to stop students from using other applications or websites during assessment events.

Versions of the locked down browser are available for the following operating systems:

  • Windows

  • macOS

For each operating system there are instructions for:

  • downloading

  • installing

  • running

Each of the various operating systems is covered with some common connection steps at the end of this guide.

2. Windows

2.1 Download

  1. To download the Locked down browser, click below:

https://www.assessform.edu.au/Layouts/Technology/LockedDownBrowser.aspx

2. Select the appropriate button to download the NAP Locked down browser application (app) onto your device. For Windows, it is recommended to download the (.exe) install file.

Note: All devices need to be connected to the internet so that you can download the app and install it.

2.3 Install .exe

Navigate to the locked down browser installer file (NAP Locked down browser.exe) using the operating system’s file explorer. The file will be in the Downloads folder.


  1. Double-click NAP Locked down browser.exe.

The installation wizard will launch. It will inform you that the software will be installed on the computer.

2. Select I agree to licence terms and conditions.

3. Select Install.

4. Depending upon your computer setup, you may be asked to confirm the install of the NAP

Locked down browser. Select Yes.

5. Wait for the install to occur.

6. Select Close.

2.4. Run

1. Select the Windows Start button and search for NAP Locked down browser.

2. Select NAP Locked down browser to launch it.

3. Refer to 'Connection steps' at the end of this document.

2.5 Exit

You can exit the app by selecting the X button in the bottom right on the student login screen (and other screens before) starting the exam.

Once you are in an exam session, a Test Administrator must pause your attempt, and from the pause screen the user can log out (returning them to the student login screen where they can then exit the app using the X button at the bottom right).

If there is a connection disruption (ie the app cannot communicate with the server), you can exit the app from the disruption screen.

There is a keyboard shortcut for exiting the app.

1. Press Ctrl + Q.

2. Enter the quit password: QUIT!please

3. Select OK.

2.6 Update

1. Use the Locked down browser link on the Online National Assessment Platform home page.

2. Refer to the Windows install section earlier in this guide. Repeating the install steps with the newly downloaded file will upgrade the current installation.

3. macOS

3.1 Download

1. Use the Locked down browser link on the Online National Assessment Platform home page.

2. Select the appropriate button to download the NAP Locked down browser application (app) onto your device. The (.dmg) version is the simplest way to install on a single machine.

Note: All devices need to be connected to the internet so that you can download the app and install it.

3.2 Install

Note: These instructions are for a single machine.

1. Using the operating system Finder app, search for the NAP Locked down browser.dmg file in the Downloads folder.

2. Double-click NAP Locked down browser.dmg to launch the installer.

3. Drag and drop the NAP icon into Applications folder icon.

4. Close the installer window.

5. Navigate to the Applications folder and locate the NAP Locked down browser app.

6. Double-click the app to launch it.

A warning message will display on the first opening of the NAP Locked down browser app.

7. Select Open.

3.3. Run

1. Using the operating system Finder app, search for the NAP Locked down browser in the Applications folder.

2. Select NAP Locked down browser.

A warning message will display on the first opening of the NAP Locked down browser app.

3. Select OK.

Note: Selecting ‘Don’t Allow’ will prevent the NAP Locked down browser app from running without error.

4. Refer to 'Connection steps' at the end of this document.

3.4 Exit

You can exit the app by selecting the in the bottom right on the student login screen (and other screens before starting the exam).

Once you are in an exam session, a Test Administrator must pause your attempt, and from the pause screen the user can log out (returning them to the student login screen where they can then exit the app using the X button at the bottom right).

If there is a connection disruption (i.e. the app cannot communicate with the server), the student can exit the app from the disruption screen.

There is a keyboard shortcut for exiting the app.

4. Press Command + Q.

5. Enter the quit password: QUIT!please

6. Select OK.

3.5 Update

1. Using the operating system Finder app, search for the NAP Locked down browser in the Applications folder.

2. Drag the NAP Locked down browser to trash.

3. Follow the download and install instructions earlier in this document to install the updated application.

6. Connection steps: Online

6.1 Connecting to online server

When you start the app you will see the Launchpad. Note: The options on the screen will change regularly.

1. Select NAPLAN 2022.

Note: If you have no internet connection, you will see the following screen. Correct the internet connection issue and select Try again.

2. Wait while you are connected to the server.

3. Enter the provided session code.

6.2 Run device check

When you start the app you will see the Launchpad. Note: The options on the screen will change regularly.

You can either:

  • Run a device check. Requires login and records the results against your school.

  • Run a device check (without login). No record of the device check is recorded.

1. Select Device check.

2. Select the required server to perform the device check on.

3. Enter your Username and Password.

4. Select Login.

5. Check the device. Refer to the Technical Readiness Testing user guide.

6. Select Back to return to the Launchpad.

6.3 Run device check (without login)

When you start the app you will see the Launchpad. Note: The options on the screen will change regularly.

1. Select Device check (without login).

2. Select the required server to perform the device check on.

3. Check the device. Refer to the Technical Readiness Testing user guide.

4. Select Back to return to the Launchpad