Respondus LockDown Browser is a customized browser that increases the security of online testing in Desire2Learn. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser to access a quiz, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, access other applications, or close a quiz until it is submitted for grading. Respondus LockDown Browser works much like a standard browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox, but some options have been removed or work differently. The list below highlights some of these differences.

• Modified Toolbar ? The condensed browser toolbar includes only Forward, Back, Refresh and Stop functions.
• Assessment Mode ? Assessments are shown full?screen and cannot be minimized, resized, or exited until submitted for grading.
• Disabled Controls ? All printing, keystroke combinations, screen grab, function keys, and right?click menus have been disabled.
• Links ? Links to web sites within the quiz do not compromise the secure testing environment. Students can only access the specific web page linked in the quiz – all other links on that web page are disabled.
• Blocked Features & Applications ? The Start button (Windows), system tray, and menu bars have been removed. Hundreds of screen capture, messaging, screen?sharing and network monitoring applications are blocked

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