The Respondus Lockdown Browser is required to take your exam. This article will guide you on how to install it.
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Installation Guide
Access the installer via this link: https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=553146576
For iPad OS users, you may download Respondus Lockdown Browser from the App Store via this link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lockdown-browser/id659101775
Step 1 - The website will automatically detect the operating system you are using and provide the latest installer accordingly.
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Step 2 - Once you have confirmed that the details are correct, click Install Now. It will download an executable.
Step 3 - After launching the executable, follow the installation instructions accordingly.
Result - Respondus Lockdown browser has now been installed. You only need to install this once and use it for all future exams unless you have removed it prior (which you will need to install again for exams).
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Ensure that during your exam, you are connected to the Exam@APU network and have no VPN active. Otherwise, you cannot attempt the exam. |
Video Guide
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FAQ
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Lockdown Browser® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system. |
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You are discouraged from using the washroom during the examination. If you need to go to the washroom. Take note of your table number and register your exit to the washroom at the book located at the front desk. |
Troubleshooting
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This is due to the customized Moodle theme settings. To change back your Moodle theme to Default, perform the following:
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F-Secure Internet Security is known to cause this issue due to their Deep Guard over-blocking the network. Try adding Lockdown Browser into the exception list and try again. |
Windows
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 Some antivirus applications are flagged by Lockdown Browser as "blocked application". If following applications are installed, please consider uninstalling them:
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If you encounter this error even if you have not installed Lockdown Browser in an operating system that is running on Virtual Machine, you can try the following:
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