Student: How do I take a Canvas Quiz with Respondus LockDown Browser?
You will learn how to take a "Classic Quizzes" quiz or "New Quizzes" quiz in Canvas using the Respondus LockDown browser app.
View this video introduction to LockDown Browser.
1. Install LockDown Browser on a Compatible Device.
Download and install the app from the LockDown Browser Install Link. Only this version of the LockDown Browser will work with Classic Quizzes.
Respondus LockDown Browser is compatible on computers using Windows 10 (or newer), Mac OS 10.13 (or newer), or Chrome OS. Details on minimum requirements are available at the LockDown Browser Minumum Requirements Guide.
If you need assistance with obtaining a compatible laptop, get details from the CSUF Center for Equitable Digital Access.
1. Using your regular web browser, click on the link to go to the "Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz" course.
Confirm the LockDown Browser is working by enrolling yourself in the LockDown Browser Practice Quiz course and taking each of the quizzes in the course.
2. Click the "Enroll in Course" button.
3. Click the "Go to the Course" button.
4. Start the LockDown Browser app.
5. Close any running screen capture apps.
Either close them manually or allow The LockDown Browser app to attempt to close them. Screen capture apps might include apps like PowerPoint, SnagIt, Camtasia, Screencastomatic, etc.
6. Log in to the CSUF Portal when prompted.
7. Click on the 'Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz' course on your Dashboard or find it in the Courses menu.
8. Click on the title of the quiz.
9. Click on Take the Quiz.
10. Begin the quiz as you normally do.
11. Click on Submit Quiz when finished.
12. Click on the X to exit the LockDown Browser.
A New Quizzes quiz allows you to login to Canvas using your regular browser initially and then transition to LockDown Browser. If you click on a New Quizzes quiz, you will be prompted to launch the LockDown Browser app.
1. Using your regular web browser, click on the link to go to the "Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz" course.
Confirm the LockDown Browser is working by enrolling yourself in the LockDown Browser Practice Quiz course and taking each of the quizzes in the course.
2. Click the "Enroll in Course" button.
3. Click the "Go to the Course" button.
4. After installing the LockDown Browser, navigate to the "Respondus LockDown Browser Practice Quiz" course on your Canvas Dashboard.
5. Click on the New Quizzes quiz.
6. Click on Open Link.
7. Click on Yes, if prompted.
8. Wait for the browser to load.
9. Close any running screen capture apps.
Either close them manually or allow The LockDown Browser app to attempt to close them. Screen capture apps might include apps like PowerPoint, SnagIt, Camtasia, Screencastomatic, etc.
10. Click on Begin.
11. Answer the quiz questions.
12. Click on submit.
13. Click on Submit to confirm.
14. Click on Exit.
Get support for LockDown Browser.
Support for the LockDown Browser app is available from Respondus at the Respondus Student Support Hub.
The CSUF HelpDesk can assist with technical issues at [email protected] or (657) 278-8888.
Article Summary
You have learned how to take a quiz using the Respondus LockDown Browser.