Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor
The Gold Standard for Securing Online Exams.
Overview
Respondus offers a two-part solution for securing online exams. The LockDown Browser is a custom browser that prevents students from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. Respondus Monitor is an add-on that uses the student's webcam and video analytics to record and analyze exam sessions, flagging suspicious behaviors for instructor review. It's a fully automated system designed to work within an institution's existing LMS.
✨ Key Features
- Custom Secure Browser
- Blocks printing, copying, and screen capture
- Prevents access to other applications and websites
- Automated Proctoring (Respondus Monitor)
- Webcam and Video Analytics
- ID Verification
- Seamless LMS Integration
- Available for Windows, Mac, and iPad
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on locking down the student's computer environment.
- Two-part solution allows for browser security without mandatory webcam proctoring.
- Long-standing reputation in the education technology space.
Unique Value: Provides a robust, layered approach to exam security by first locking down the device and then adding automated video monitoring.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Used in thousands of educational institutions to secure online tests taken in proctored computer labs.
- University-wide adoption for remote, unproctored online exams.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Assessments that require access to external websites or applications as part of the exam.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike browser extensions, it's a dedicated application that offers a deeper level of device lockdown. It can be used with or without the webcam monitoring component.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 60-day free trial
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