Respondus Lockdown Browser Upaep Page

It’s important to note what Lockdown Browser cannot do or where it may cause friction:

| Issue | Description | |-------|-------------| | No Chromebooks (generally) | Lockdown Browser does not work on Chrome OS unless UPAEP has a specific workaround. | | Admin rights required | Installation requires local administrator permissions on Windows/Mac. | | No iPad full lockdown | The iPad version exists but has fewer restrictions (e.g., split screen may still work). | | Does not detect phones | The software cannot detect a smartphone placed on the student’s lap. This requires Monitor’s webcam view. | | Potential false flags | Looking down to write on paper or adjusting lighting can trigger “suspicious behavior” flags. | | No Linux support | UPAEP students using Linux cannot run Lockdown Browser. | respondus lockdown browser upaep

When a UPAEP student uses Respondus Lockdown Browser to take a proctored exam, the system fundamentally alters the computer’s behavior: It’s important to note what Lockdown Browser cannot

Respondus LockDown Browser is a specialized web browser that locks down the testing environment within a Learning Management System (LMS). At UPAEP, it integrates primarily with the Brightspace platform (D2L). Application Lockdown: No other applications can run during

When students use LockDown Browser to access an exam, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. The browser effectively "freezes" the computer's capabilities, allowing only the exam interface to function until the exam is submitted for grading.