To enhance exam security, the Testing Center has provided a list of settings to consider enabling for your exam in Classic Quizzes. These settings are not required, however, they do enhance the security of your exam.
LockDown Browser (LDB) can prevent students from accessing other locations within Canvas during their exams. Please note that without using LDB, students may be able to access course notes, presentations, assignments, etc.
Please note: LDB may not be able to be effectively used by off-campus/online students as the software is specific to Iowa State University. Instructors may be asked to deactivate these settings if an error occurs for a student.
Respondus LockDown Browser settings - Classic QuizzesConsider a variety of different question types, including short answer and essay questions, to allow the students to demonstrate, in their own words, their understanding of a particular part of the course content.
Consider restricting answers to the assessment until after it has closed and your make-ups (if any) have been completed. Provide the students with a date/time range in which they will be available.