Respondus Monitor Information for Students

Respondus Monitor is an add-on for Respondus Lockdown Browser that may be required by your instructor. Watch this brief video to get a basic understanding of Monitor: LockDown Browser - Student Video - Respondus

System Requirements: 

• Windows: 10, 8, 7

• Mac: OS X 10.10 or higher

• iOS: 10.0+ (iPad only, if iPad is allowed by instructor in Respondus settings)

• Web camera (internal or external) & microphone

• A broadband internet connection

If your device or computer does not meet these requirements, computers are available in UA’s libraries.

Quick Start Guide

After entering Respondus Lockdown Browser, login to Blackboard and navigate to your course. When you start the test, the Startup Sequence for the webcam begins.

• You will first need to review and agree to the Terms of Use.

• The Webcam Check will confirm that your webcam and microphone are working properly.

• The remaining steps of the Startup Sequence will depend on settings chosen by your instructor. Follow the instructions and note your progress along the left side of the screen.

• If you encounter a problem, select the It’s not working link for troubleshooting tips.

The test will begin after the Startup Sequence is complete. You cannot exit LockDown Browser until the quiz is submitted for grading.

Special Instructions for Mac Users

• Before your test, go to System Preferences

• Click on Security & Privacy

• Click on Webcam and check box next to Lockdown Browser to allow access to camera

• Click on Microphone and check box next to Lockdown Browser to allow access to microphone

• Open Lockdown Browser and proceed with test

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