Students - How to Install and Use Respondus LockDown Browser for a Chromebook

Respondus LockDown Browser is a customizedbrowserthat increases the security of online testing in Blackboard. Whenusing Respondus LockDown Browser to take atest in Blackboard you are unable to:

• Print (unless enabled by the instructor),
• Copy
• Visit another website
• Access other applications or programs on your computer
• Close a test until it is submitted for grading

Respondus LockDown Browser functions much like a standard Internet browser, but some options have been removed or work differently.

When you see this, you will need to use orinstallRespondus LockDown Browser extension in Google Chrome to access and take your test.

2. A new tab will open and you will be directed to the Respondus LockDown Browser Extension in the Google Chrome store.

Select the Add to Chrome button.

3. A pop-up will appear confirming if you want to install the extension.

Select Add extension.

5. Locate and select the test that requires the use of LockDown Browser.

Select Begin to start your test.

6. Wait a few seconds and the LockDown Browser extension will load and the test will appear.