Respondus Monitor​

Respondus Monitor builds upon the power of LockDown Browser, using a student’s webcam and video analytics to prevent cheating during non-proctored exams. Respondus Monitor utilitizes the same Lockdown Browser that students use to take exams that require Lockdown Browser.
​For assistance with Respondus Monitor, contact eLearning through the eLearning Request Form

​Tutorials:

Click here to access the Respondus Monitor Canvas training from eLearning
More about Respondus Monitor:
  • Students use their own computer and webcam to record themselves during the exam
  • Instructors can quickly review data and video from the exam session, including automated flagging of suspicious behaviors
  • The most cost-effective way to prevent cheating
Here are key features of Respondus Monitor:
  • Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
  • Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop
  • Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops
  • Printing and screen capture functions are disabled
  • Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
  • Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled
  • An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading
  • Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers
Respondus Monitor offers the following benefits for instructors:
  • Serves as a deterrent to students using unauthorized testing aids.
  • Records both audio and video, allowing instructors to monitor student behavior, or use for oral exams.
  • HCC strongly encourages that students provide their ID and do a room scan to ensure they are in an environment conducive to a secure test-taking environment.
  • Instructors can view results of exam sessions within Blackboard, and do not have to log into a separate website.
  • Respondus provides thumbnails taken at random intervals, enabling instructors to quickly scan for any suspicious behavior.
  • If instructor spots suspicious behavior, they can watch the video and flag any suspicious activity.
    Videos are available to instructors at for at least a year.