Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is a customized browser that increases the security of online 测试ing in Canvas. It is available for both Windows and Mac operating systems. 测试 designed to be taken in Respondus LDB的 cannot be accessed through a standard web browser. 

Respondus LDB的 functions much like like a standard browser, but some options have been removed or work differently to offer a robust and secure 测试ing environment. 当 students use Respondus LDB的 to take a Canvas 测试, they are unable to print, copy, go to another website or access other applications, or close a 测试 until it is submitted 对分级.

开始:

• Check ahead with your instructor to determine whether or not the 测试 will require a proctor as you may need to schedule an appointment with them in order to take the 测试. 
• Check ahead with your instructor if the 测试 requires Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB)
• 测试 designed to be taken in Respondus LDB的 cannot be accessed through a standard web browser such as
• Internet Explorer, Safari and Google Chrome.
• Respondus LockDown Browser  is already installed on most computer labs on campus including 测试
• Proctoring Center.
• 下载 and install Respondus LDB的 on your personal computer. If it is already installed on your computer, you don't need to download it again. 否则, 点击下载 and follow on the screen instructions to
• 安装它. 看这个2.5分钟 installation video (for both Windows and Mac users). 

Taking the 测试:

• Close all programs (you will not have access to other programs while taking the 测试).
• Locate the Respondus LockDown Browser shortcut on the desktop and double click it (for Macintosh users, launch LockDown Browser from the application folder).
• If you are prompted to close blocked programs, choose "yes."
• Log in to your Canvas course.
• Navigate to the 测试 or quiz you want to take.
• Reminder: Once a quiz has been started with Respondus LDB的, you cannot exit until the Submit Answers button is clicked.

问题:

• Check the Student and Instructor Quick 开始 Guides
• If you have problems downloading or installing Respondus LDB的 watch this 2.5分钟 installation video tutorial for both Windows and Mac users. You can also contact the WVC Help Desk: helpdesk@wvc.Edu，或509.682.6550 (weekdays only).
• If you are having trouble taking an assessment with Respondus LDB的, contact your instructor, 或教学 & Learning Success Center Coordinator: 509.682.6718.