Overview
Respondus LockDown Browser is a web browser (like Edge, Chrome, or Safari) that you install on a computer. Unlike other browsers it can only access specific quizzes in the Providence College Canvas server, and while it's running you cannot use your computer for anything else. Your teacher may ask you to use the Respondus LockDown Browser to take a secure assessment in their course.
Respondus LockDown Browser is already installed on campus computers. To access secure assessments from your personal computer you must download and install the Providence College version of the Respondus LockDown Browser. Respondus hosts installation instructions and also provides test-taking tips.
For instructions on how to take a quiz with Respondus LockDown browser, click here.
Steps
Personal Computers
- Go to Respondus LockDown Browser.
- Click Download.
- Locate the installer file in your Downloads folder and open it.
- Accept the default prompts to install the LockDown Browser.
College-Managed Computers
Faculty and staff on college-owned computers can install the Respondus LockDown Browser via the Company Portal app on PCs or the PC Self Service app on Macs.
Respondus LockDown Browser is installed on campus lab computers.