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Respondus Support

A powerful tool for drafting and managing assessments and importing them into Canvas. This desktop application runs under Windows, but not on Macs. SMU has a license enabling use by all faculty.

Product Overview

Technical Support

Options for students having technical difficulty during an exam:

  • Students taking an exam using Respondus Monitor (not just RLDB) can chat with a live support agent by clicking the Help Center button at the top of their screen.
  • Students or faculty using Respondus LockDown Browser or Respondus Monitor can open a Respondus support ticket.

Key Features

  • Integrates with Canvas
  • Creates a proctored environment
  • Disables browser menu and toolbar options
  • Disables right-click menu options and function keys
  • Students can't exit quiz or exam until submitting it for grading
  • Students can't access other URLs
  • Students can't use print, print screen, or screen capture functions
  • Students can't copy and paste from quiz or exam
  • More features

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