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Respondus is an integrated assessment solution designed to enhance online testing integrity and efficiency for academic institutions. The Respondus LockDown Browser prevents cheating by restricting students from printing, copying, accessing other websites, or switching applications during an online exam.

Executive Lead

Michelle Rogers-Estable

Technical Lead

Michelle Rogers-Estable
rogersmd@uri.edu

Support Team

ITS Teaching and Learning

About the Service:

Access

  • There is a Respondus lockdown browser (LDB) license for select departments on campus.
  • Respondus LockDown Browser (LDB) is currently approved for use on Nursing department computers. The approval does not extend to other campus departments. Other departments interested in purchasing a license may submit a Service Desk ticket to request more information.

Securing Exams

  • In-Person Exams: Lockdown Browser – LDB works to secure in-person exams only. LDB alone without Monitor (below) does not secure online remote exams. LDB requires that a client be installed on the laptop/computer for it to work with the Brightspace integration, and needs to be updated 2x per year. See below for departmental approvals.
  • Online Remote Exams: Monitor – Monitor works in conjunction with LDB to lockdown and secure a remote exam. At this time, URI does not have a Monitor license.

Support