{"id":1568,"date":"2020-03-11T17:20:04","date_gmt":"2020-03-11T22:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"\/support\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=1568"},"modified":"2025-08-26T17:42:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:42:16","slug":"online-blackboard-exam-setup-instructions-for-face-to-face-faculty-using-respondus","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/article\/online-blackboard-exam-setup-instructions-for-face-to-face-faculty-using-respondus\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackboard Test Availability Instructions for Online Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: The Respondus test bank software is now available on the Virtual Desktop.\u00a0 If you have not enabled Virtual Desktop, <a href=\"https:\/\/it.austincc.edu\/working-remotely\/acc-virtual-desktop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">you can do so here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Availability of testing platforms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Respondus LockDown Browser\/Monitor<\/strong>: Windows and Mac (PCs and laptops), iPad, Chromebook<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance Education Proctoring<\/strong>: Windows and Mac (PCs and laptops), Chromebook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>View the options below for instructions:<\/p>\n<p>I want my students to test at home unsupervised<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> assign a password to your exams.<\/li>\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> activate the Respondus LockDown Browser requirement.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Restrict Location<\/strong> option in your test settings to <strong>No Restrictions<\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2019\/12\/no_restrictions-1.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot aligncenter wp-image-1506 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2024\/03\/1_no_restrictions-1-1024x73.png?resize=580%2C41&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No restrictions option in test options\" width=\"580\" height=\"41\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I want my students to test using Respondus LockDown Browser at home<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do<strong> not<\/strong> assign a password to your exams.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam<\/strong>.<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2019\/12\/respondus_requirement.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot wp-image-1509 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2019\/12\/respondus_requirement.png\" alt=\"Respondus Lockdown Browser Settings\" width=\"460\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you have a student that is using an iPad,\u00a0under <strong>Advanced Settings<\/strong>, select <strong>Allow students to take this exam with an iPad<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-12-at-1.56.10-PM-1.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2206 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-12-at-1.56.10-PM-1.png?resize=580%2C291&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enable the \u201cAllow students to take this exam with an iPad\u201d option.\" width=\"580\" height=\"291\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Restrict Location<\/strong> option in your test settings to<strong> No Restrictions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2019\/12\/no_restrictions-1.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot wp-image-1506 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2024\/03\/1_no_restrictions-1-1024x73.png?resize=580%2C41&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No restrictions option in test options\" width=\"580\" height=\"41\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Respondus LockDown Browser Communication for Your Students<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Prepare students to use LockDown Browser, using this information: <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/knowledge-base\/respondus-information-to-add-to-your-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Respondus LockDown Browser Download &amp; Information to Add to Your Syllabus<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I want my students to test using Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor at home<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> assign a password to your exams.<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2019\/12\/respondus_requirement.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot wp-image-1509 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2019\/12\/respondus_requirement.png\" alt=\"Respondus Lockdown Browser Settings\" width=\"460\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you have a student that is using an iPad,\u00a0under <strong>Advanced Settings<\/strong>, select <strong>Allow students to take this exam with an iPad<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2024\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-12-at-1.56.10-PM-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2206 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-12-at-1.56.10-PM.png\" alt=\"Enable the \u201cAllow students to take this exam with an iPad\u201d option.\" width=\"1814\" height=\"910\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Monitor Webcam Settings<\/strong>, select <strong>Require Respondus Monitor for this exam<\/strong>.<a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-12-at-2.04.36-PM-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2209\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2020-06-12-at-2.04.36-PM.png\" alt=\"Enable &quot; Require Respondus Monitor for this exam&quot;\" width=\"430\" height=\"117\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Restrict Location<\/strong> option in your test settings to <strong>No Restrictions<\/strong><em><em><em>.<\/em><\/em><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2019\/12\/no_restrictions-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot wp-image-1506 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2019\/12\/no_restrictions-1024x73.png\" alt=\"No restrictions option in test options\" width=\"643\" height=\"46\" \/><\/a>Respondus LockDown Browser Communication for Your Students\n<p>Prepare students to use LockDown Browser, using this information: <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/knowledge-base\/respondus-information-to-add-to-your-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Respondus LockDown Browser Download &amp; Information to Add to Your Syllabus<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>I want my students to test using DE Proctoring<\/p>\n<p>NOTE: If you intend to use a different testing method for your online exams but have a student with a Chromebook that cannot test otherwise it is recommended that you <a href=\"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/article\/creating-online-exam-copies-for-acc-online-proctoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clone the exam(s) to make them compatible with Distance Education Proctoring<\/a>.\u00a0 Once you have done so, follow the instructions below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the Blackboard <strong>Test Options<\/strong>, assign a Blackboard password.<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2019\/12\/pw_restriction-1024x155.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot aligncenter wp-image-1507 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2019\/12\/pw_restriction-1024x155.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of assign password.\" width=\"643\" height=\"97\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Set the <strong>Restrict Location<\/strong> option in your test settings to <strong>No Restrictions<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/faculty\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2019\/12\/no_restrictions-1.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"screenshot wp-image-1506 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/instruction.austincc.edu\/nexus\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2024\/03\/1_no_restrictions-1-1024x73.png?resize=580%2C41&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"No restrictions option in test options\" width=\"580\" height=\"41\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Do <strong>not<\/strong> activate the Respondus Lockdown Browser requirement (Respondus LockDown Browser is <strong>not<\/strong> compatible with ACC Remote Proctoring).<\/li>\n<li>Set a time limit of no more than <strong>2 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/web7.austincc.edu\/testaccess\/exams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Test Transmittal Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Distribute <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/\/2020\/04\/BB-Student-Instructions-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this PDF file<\/a> to your student(s) so that they can be prepared for their testing session.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"contact-support\">Contact Support<\/h2>\n<p>This article was created and is maintained by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/tled-offices\/office-of-academic-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Academic Technology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you need assistance incorporating this article in your course, please contact an <a href=\"https:\/\/acchelp.austincc.edu\/TDClient\/277\/Portal\/Requests\/ServiceCatalog?CategoryID=1377\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Educational Technologist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For assistance with creating online exams, please contact a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-consultations-and-support\/#de\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/tled.austincc.edu\/faculty-support\/services\/teaching-consultations-and-support\/%23de&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1634393608652000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGada-JBNTQwzaD8_ubU-CB73vZww\">Distance Education Instructional Designer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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