Respondus Browser Instructions

Important Requirement: The Respondus LockDown Browser is required to complete and review the required tests and exams for our course. Please read the instructions below, install the browser, and complete the "Respondus LockDown Browser Test" which is available in the Tests & Exams section of our course. This short test is required (no studying necessary), worth up to 20 extra-credit points, and will give you an opportunity to be certain that you are able to install and use the browser successfully prior to completing the required tests and exams. Please contact the Computer Help Desk @ 615.353.3678 if you have problems downloading, installing, or completing an assessment with the Respondus LockDown Browser.

Respondus LockDown Browser Instructions

WHAT IS RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER?

The Respondus LockDown Browser is a secure browser for accessing, completing, and reviewing completed tests, quizzes, exams and other assessments in NS Online. It prevents printing, copying, navigating to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. You will not be able to complete an assessment with a standard Web browser if an NS Online assessment requires using the Respondus LockDown Browser. Respondus LockDown Browser should be used only for completing NS Online assessments (tests & exams). It should not be used in other areas of NS Online.

If Respondus LockDown Browser is already installed, go to the last section of this page for instructions to access the Respondus LockDown Browser Test.

To download and install the Respondus LockDown Browser:

Windows computers:

1. If you have not done so already, be certain that you are using a browser which is compatible with NS Online such as a recent version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome. Click here to check your browser.

2. Log in to NS Online and select our course. Click the Tests & Exams tab at the top of the page and click the Respondus LockDown Browser link at the top of the list. You will be prompted to download the Respondus LockDown Browser.

3. Follow the instructions to obtain and install the correct installation program.

4. You must have installation privileges for the computer which you are using in order to install the browser. Start the LockDown Browser installation program and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Macintosh computers:

2. Be sure that OSX 10.3.9 or higher is being used (512K RAM minimum).

3. Log in to NS Online and select our course. Click the Tests & Exams tab at the top of the page and click the Respondus LockDown Browser link at the top of the list. You will be prompted to download Respondus LockDown Browser.

4. You must have installation privileges for the computer which you are using in order to install the browser. During the installation, select “Yes” when prompted to run the Java application.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Access the Respondus LockDown Browser Test after installing the Respondus Lockdown Browser:

1. Close all programs, unless one is used to connect to the Internet.

2. Double-click the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on your desktop (for Macintosh users, launch “LockDown Browser” from the Applications folder).

3. Choose “Yes” if prompted to close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging).

4. Log in to our NS Online course.

5. Click the Tests & Exams tab at the top of the page and click the Respondus LockDown Browser link at the top of the list. If the Start Quiz! link does not appear, it means that you are not running the Respondus LockDown Browser.

6. Once an assessment has been started with the Respondus LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until the Submit Quiz button is clicked.

Please contact the Computer Help Desk @ 615.353.3678 if you have problems downloading, installing, or completing an assessment with the Respondus LockDown Browser.