Respondus Lockdown Browser

New in ME 1.22!

Respondus Lockdown Browser

Some database configuration is required to use Respondus Lockdown Browser.

A developer will need to add respondus to the exam_security_options database setting and provide information in the other required settings fields.

Database Setting
Use

exam_security_options

Use to control the visibility of exam security options. Defaults to basic,seb,rp_now,examity. You can optionally add respondus.

respondus_launch_prefix

This is a 2 letter organisation-specific code. The Elentra prefix is set as default: na

respondus_secret_1

This is the encryption key required by the browser, for testing purpose.

respondus_secret_2

This is the encryption key required by the browser, for testing purpose.

respondus_download_win

These define the download URLs of the browser for each platform. By default, the download link from Respondus is set, but this should be hosted locally as they may be changed unexpectedly by Respondus.

respondus_download_lab

respondus_download_msi

respondus_download_macos

  • Create an exam post.

  • On Step 2: Settings, make sure the Exam Security Mode is set to Exam security options are required (i.e. password security, lockdown browser, etc.).

  • On Step 6: Security, select Respondus lockdown browser.

  • Save the post.

Taking the Exam as a Learner

  • Learners can access the exam from a Learning Event or from the Exams tab.

  • Learners will see a set of instructions to use the Lockdown browser.

  • Download and install the version of the browser for your platform.

  • Click the Launch button. This should start the browser and direct you to a test page.

  • Use the Start new attempt button to start the exam. It should start the Respondus lockdown browser and the exam should start.

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