Respondus

Attention for MacOS users - Prior to any upcoming exam, avoid updating your operating system if there is a major update. This will prevent any compatibility issues with the software and the new OS.

Respondus 4.0® is a powerful tool for creating, converting, and managing Word or text-based exams that can be published directly to Blackboard.

Benefits and Key Features

  • Easily import existing paper-based exams into Blackboard compatible format.
  • Respondus LockDown Browser: a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard.
  • Respondus Monitor: uses a student's webcam and video analytics to prevent cheating in non-proctored exams.

Available To

All MCPHS Students and Faculty.

MCPHS has licenses for both LockDown Browser and Monitor - tools to help ensure online exam integrity in remote course delivery.

Getting Started

Students: Instructions on getting started and installing on your laptop.

Faculty: Submit a Help Desk request to have Respondus installed on your MCPHS laptop or desktop.

Respondus is also available within VMWare, Faculty Desktop.

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