Respondus LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking quizzes/exams in Moodle. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during a quiz. If a Moodle quiz requires that Respondus LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the quiz with a standard web browser. Respondus LockDown Browser should only be used for taking Moodle quizzes. It should not be used in other areas of Moodle.
If your instructor requires Respondus Lockdown Browser, you will be provided with that information and a link when you try to take the quiz in your normal Internet browser. The link will allow you to download the Respondus LockDown Browser software. The link is specific to Southeast Community College and is also provided below.
Respondus LockDown Browser works off of Intenet Explorer settings in the background for PCs (Safari for Macs). Internet Exporer (PCs) or Safari (Macs) must be installed and be set as the "default" browser for LockDown Browser to work properly. You can use Firefox as your browser of choice, but you must set Internet Explorer as your default browser before attempting a LockDown Browser exam. If you need to download Internet Explorer, see the Downloads link above.
Conflicts with other installed programs: When you place the Lockdown Browser on your personal or home computer, you may receive an error when trying to access quizzes. The error says that you still have a program open that needs to be closed before the Lockdown Browser will allow access. Some of the programs listed in the error are: Skype, IExplorer, or Firefox. These programs are actually closed but running in the background as a result of having Google Toolbars installed. Uninstalling Google Toolbars will get rid of the false error that the Lockdown browser produces and allow you to access quizzes and exams.
**Google Desktop is another application that will produce the same error and needs to be uninstalled in order for the Lockdown Browser to work.
Changing font size: If you want to adjust the font size while viewing your LockDown Browser page, do the following:
You cannot install Respondus LockDown Browser on a school computer, but the program should be installed already in the following locations for your use: