In order to create an equitable testing environment and to save an incredible amount of paper, we will use the Lockdown Browser to enable electronic testing.

Please note that we will NOT be using Lockdown “Monitor” (which utilizes your webcam and other monitoring sensors). We will simply be using the Lockdown browser which prevents you from using other applications on your computer while taking the exam.

Additionally, you will need Lockdown Browser for the assessments in the course. Please do this now so that we don’t run into any problems later.

Note, the LDB gets updated periodically so it's important that before each Quiz you try out the "LDB" version of the Practice Quiz for that Quiz.. This makes sure that your LDB app is updated and that you don’t have to wait around for it to update before taking your Quiz.

1. You will need to download Lockdown Browser to your computer or device. Note, if you have trouble downloading from this page, you go to our Canvas page and then go to the FILES menu and download the EXE (for windows) or ZIP (for Mac) file to install it.

Chromebook Users: To install the LDB on a Chromebook, just open up Canvas, navigate to the Quiz that requires LDB and you’ll be presented a link to download an install the LDB as a Chrome Extension. You’ll be redirected to the Chrome web store, select Add to Chrome to install the LDB. More details here.

1. Review the Student Lockdown Browser Quick Start Guide.

All this program does is prevent you from using other applications on your computer as the same time you’re taking the assessment. If you’d like to review their Privacy Policy to see which data it has access to please visit their Privacy page. If you feel uncomfortable installing this application, please see the Instructor at least 48 business hours prior to the due date of a given assignment.