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For more detailed instructions and screenshots - check out our Respondus Lockdown Browser guide.

How to download Respondus Lockdown Browser:

1. Go to your course and then go to the Quizzes tab to find all your exams.

2. Your instructor should have a Practice Exam set up. The name of the quiz should end with the words - "Requires Respondus Lockdown Browser". 
3. Select the quiz to get started. Don't worry - you aren't starting the quiz! You are just getting everything set up.
4. At the bottom of the quiz instructions, you will see a link saying Download and install the latest version of LockDown Browser. Click on this link to get started.
5. Follow the instructions to download and install Respondus Lockdown Browser.

How to test your Respondus Lockdown Browser:

1. Follow the instructions above to install Respondus on your computer. You only have to do this ONCE.

2. Go to D2L, go to your course, and choose your practice exam
3. Click on the blue Launch LockDown Browser button. Respondus will start. You may get some pop-ups asking you to close programs like Teams or Zoom. You may also need to complete some additional steps if your instructor has requested you to use your camera/microphone for the exam.
4. When you have finished all the steps, click on the blue Begin Quiz button. Your timer does not start until you click this button.
5. Your exam will work the same as a regular D2L exam. Answer the questions and submit your exam when you are finished.
6. Close Lockdown Browser when you are finished to regain access to all your programs on your computer.

Important Notes:

1. There is a generic practice Respondus Lockdown Browser exam available in AC101: Academic Success 101

   1. There are different features and settings your instructor can choose to use for an exam. Whenever possible, use the practice exam available in your course to test your Respondus setup.
2. Bow Valley College recommends using either a Windows or Mac computer for Respondus exams.
   1. Chromebook and iPad versions are available but are not recommended and may not work for every exam.
3. If you receive a Windows S-Mode error when you try to install Respondus - check this FAQ for more information.