Respondus Lockdown Browser
New in ME 1.22!
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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