If students do not use LockDown Browser to take a test in Blackboard that requires the use of LockDown Browser than students will be asked to enter a password. 

LockDown Browser uses a specific password that is unknown to students. therefore students will be unable to access the test with a standard Internet browser.

What if my Instructor Setup a Test with a Password?

If your instructor requires a password in order to take a test in Blackboard then the password the instructor selected will not work. You must use LockDown Browser in order to take the test. 

Note: This only occurs if your instructor requires LockDown Browser to be used with a test. You will know if your test requires LockDown Browser when the words "Requires Respondus LockDown Browser" appear after the test title.