{"id":13337,"date":"2026-01-07T22:46:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/respondus\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T21:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T21:28:35","slug":"respondus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/support\/tools-resources\/respondus\/","title":{"rendered":"Respondus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Respondus 4.0 is a software tool for developing and managing exams. It allows instructors to upload exams directly into Blackboard without retyping questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Respondus 4.0 is free for ACC faculty to install on both office and home computers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Request access by submitting the <a href=\"https:\/\/form.asana.com\/?k=8yztfMESIPu_mC0AI_XNJQ&amp;d=88303944259432\">Request for Software Download \u2013 Respondus Authoring Tool Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac users do not need to request access. Respondus 4.0 can only be used on a Mac through <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/article\/accessing-respondus-4-0-with-accs-virtual-desktop\/\">Remote Desktop<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a <a href=\"http:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/facultysupport\">Faculty TDX Ticket<\/a> for help from an Educational Technologist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request an <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-consultations-and-support\/\">Instructional Design Consultation<\/a> for assistance with exam design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create exams more quickly than building assessments directly in Blackboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import exams from a text editor or Microsoft Word<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access thousands of publisher test banks when using adopted textbooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print exams from Respondus 4.0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload exams to Blackboard for online delivery (non-secure or secure with LockDown Browser)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download exams and reports from Blackboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testing at ACC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/course-development\/assessment\/faculty-use-of-acc-testing-centers\/\">Faculty Use of ACC Testing Centers page<\/a> for guidelines and updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/tools\/testing-guide\/\">Testing Guide<\/a> for available testing options and security details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respondus LockDown Browser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Respondus LockDown Browser is a separate, complementary tool used with Respondus 4.0 to administer secure online exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable LockDown Browser in Blackboard by following this <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/article\/blackboard-ultra-enabling-respondus-lockdown-browser\/\">step-by-step guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students must open and update LockDown Browser before taking an assessment. See <a href=\"https:\/\/support.respondus.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4409607243035-How-to-update-LockDown-Browser\">update instructions here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For technical support, students should contact <a href=\"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/student-technology-access\/\">Student Technology Services<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training and Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/facultysupport\">Submit a Faculty TDX Ticket<\/a> for support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/calendar\">Check the TLED Calendar<\/a> for workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/cochrane\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-consultations-and-support\/\">Request a teaching consultation<\/a> to integrate Respondus into your course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.elementor-15374 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