If you have converted your exams into an online format for students to take from home, please follow the testing platform setup instructions based on the scenario which best matches how you wish your students to test.
Availability of testing platforms:
- Respondus LockDown Browser/Monitor: Windows and Mac (PCs and laptops), iPad, Chromebook
- Distance Education Proctoring: Windows and Mac (PCs and laptops), Chromebook
Expand the options below for instructions:
I want my students to test at home unsupervised
I want my students to test using Respondus LockDown Browser at home
I want my students to test using Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor at home
- Do not assign a password to your exams.
- Select Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.
- If you have a student that is using an iPad, under Advanced Settings, select Allow students to take this exam with an iPad.
- Under Monitor Webcam Settings, select Require Respondus Monitor for this exam.
- Set the Restrict Location option in your test settings to No Restrictions.
I want my students to test using DE Proctoring
- In the Blackboard Test Options, assign a Blackboard password.
- Set the Restrict Location option in your test settings to No Restrictions.
- Do not activate the Respondus Lockdown Browser requirement (Respondus LockDown Browser is not compatible with ACC Remote Proctoring).
- Set a time limit of no more than 2 hours.
- Fill out the Academic Test Transmittal Form.
- Distribute this PDF file to your student(s) so that they can be prepared for their testing session.
Contact Support
This article was created and is maintained by the Office of Academic Technology.
If you need assistance incorporating this article in your course, please contact an Educational Technologist.
For assistance with creating online exams, please contact a Distance Education Instructional Designer.