Respondus Lockdown Browser

This guide explains how to set up and use Respondus LockDown Browser for secure, on-campus quizzes. It includes setup steps, password tips, and practice quiz options.

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How do I enable Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) for a quiz?

Respondus LockDown Browser is available in all Higher Education spaces but must be enabled in the unit **Delivery Space**. Use it only for **on-campus invigilated tests** worth **20%** or more.

Log into [VU Collaborate](https://vucollaborate.vu.edu.au/d2l/home), and navigate to a unit space.\ On the navbar, click **Assessments**

then **Quizzes**.

Open **LockDown Browser** and wait 15 seconds for it to load.

If Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) asks for access permissions, select **Yes**.

From the dropdown next to the quiz name, choose **Settings**.

Select **Require Respondus LockDown Browser (RLDB) for this exam**.

Optional: Set a **password** for students when they enter the quiz. This can be set here, or in the VU Collaborate quiz settings.\ To control access, share the password just before the quiz or take attendance.

Click on **Advanced Settings** to view further setting options.

Untick **Require LockDown Browser to view feedback and results** and tick **Lock students into the browser until the exam is completed**.

Enter a **'proctor exit' password (recommended)**. Staff can use it to restart the quiz if a technical issue occurs. See [FAQ](https://vucollaboratehelp.vu.edu.au/help-guides/assessment/quiz-tools/569-respondus-lockdown-browser#proctor-exit) for details.

If a proctor exit password is set, make sure someone at the test location knows it in case assistance is needed.

If your quiz includes links that require navigation or login, choose **Allow access to specific external web domains**. See [Respondus' guide on external URLs](https://support.respondus.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/10124543334171) for help.

Optional: **Enable the calculator** (standard or scientific) and **printing options** on the toolbar. Printing is **not recommended**.

Ensure **Don't require proctoring for this exam** is selected.

IMPORTANT - Do not enable Respondus Monitor!

Click **Save and Close** (allow up to 30 seconds).

How do I take a practice quiz using LockDown Browser?

Try a practice quiz in **VU Collaborate Essentials (for staff)** or **Student Inductions (for students)** to experience LockDown Browser.

For Instructors, go to the [VU Collaborate Essentials space](https://vucollaborate.vu.edu.au/d2l/home/6890), then select **Assessments**, followed by **Quizzes** from the Navbar.

Select **Sample Test - Requires Respondus LockDown Browser** from the Quiz List .

Scroll to the bottom of the page and select [Download Respondus LockDown Browser](https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?ID=355732432)

Check requirements, **download** Respondus, then install by double-clicking and following instructions.

Click **Launch LockDown Browser** to start the quiz.