Requiring Lockdown Browser for Blackboard Exam

Instructions for requiring students to use LockDown Browser for exams in Blackboard Original and Ultra courses.

Issue/Question

How do I require a Blackboard exam be taken with the Respondus LockDown Browser?

Environment

• Blackboard Ultra

Resolution

1. Create or navigate to test.
2. Click by Assessment Settings.
3. Under Assessment Security category, click Respondus LockDown Browser Dashboard.
4. If prompted for authorization, click Allow.
5. Click beside the desired test.
6. Select Settings.
7. Check Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.  
   • (Optional) Expand Advanced Settings to enable additional options such as:
     • Require LockDown Browser to view post-exam feedback and results
     • Lock students into browser until exam completed
     • Allow access to specific external web domains
     • Enable calculator or Printing tools in the browser toolbar
8. Click Save + Close button.
9. Click Save on assessment page.