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Work on an Assignment with Respondus Monitor

Respondus Monitor® is a remote proctoring service that uses the webcam on your device to record you during high-stakes assignments. Your teacher can review your recordings to ensure academic integrity.

Install LockDown Browser

All Respondus Monitor assignments require the latest version of LockDown Browser.

While you are working on an assignment that requires LockDown Browser, you cannot use other applications, view other Web sites, copy, or print. Also, certain WebAssign features are not available when using LockDown Browser. These restrictions help to provide a fair testing environment for all students. The restrictions are lifted when you click Stop recording and exit and exit LockDown Browser.

  1. From your Home or My Assignments page for a class, click the name of an assignment.

    If needed:

    • Read any notices.
    • Enter the assignment password.
    • Click Launch LockDown Browser.
  2. In LockDown Browser, follow the instructions to configure your webcam and verify your identity.
  3. Complete your assignment and submit your answers.

    If enabled by your instructor, click Calculator to open a calculator.

  4. To end your Respondus Monitor session, click Stop recording and exit.
    A message warns you that your recording is being processed and not to exit LockDown Browser until processing is complete. The message will close when your data is saved and you can safely click Return to course or close the window.

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