Respondus LockDown Browser

Some exams require Respondus LockDown Browser. When this is required, your PrairieTest reservation will show LockDown Browser: Required and you will take the exam in LockDown Browser instead of your regular browser.

Getting ready for an exam

On your own computer

Install LockDown Browser before exam day.

After installing, test that LockDown Browser opens correctly.

At a testing center

You do not need to install anything. The testing center provides a computer with LockDown Browser already set up.

Starting the exam

1. Open your PrairieTest reservation in a regular browser.
2. When PrairieTest says the exam is ready, click Open in LockDown Browser.
3. Approve the browser prompt to open LockDown Browser.
4. Continue in LockDown Browser to take the exam.

Start from PrairieTest, not directly from PrairieLearn, so your reservation and check-in status are handled correctly.

If LockDown Browser does not open

• On your own computer: make sure LockDown Browser is installed from the download buttons above.
• At a testing center: ask a proctor for help.
• Try closing other applications and clicking the launch button again.
• If the launch link has expired, refresh the reservation page and click again.
• Contact your instructor or testing center if you still cannot start the exam.