LockDown Browser

Want to give a exam online but are concerned about cheating? Starting September 1, 2009, WebAssign is partnering with Respondus to provide a LockDown Browser that prevents students from doing anything on the computer other than work on the WebAssign exam. Once an assessment is started, students are locked into the full-screen environment until they submit the assignment for grading.

• No instant messaging
• No emailing
• No searching the Web
• No access to other applications or files
• No printing
• No viewing of other WebAssign assignments

Additional Safeguards

For optimal security, WebAssign recommends a few additional safeguards.

• Create a password for the quiz or test
• Set a time limit for completion so students will not have time to get offline help
• Use IP restriction settings to limit which computers can be used (e.g., in a computer lab, on campus, etc.)
• Proctor the test

Have you installed LockDown Browser?