Respondus Tools

Secure Remote Assessment

LockDown Browser is a customized browser that increases the security of test delivery in Canvas. Respondus Monitor is used to capture the audio and video of students while they take their exams and requires the use of Respondus Lock Down Browser. Respondus Monitor is a proctoring application that uses the Lockdown Browser and a webcam to assist with the academic integrity of online exams. Respondus is ideally used in non-proctored online test environments.

Download Respondus 4 Now

When you select “Download Respondus 4,” you may be prompted to log in. Use your BC login and password and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

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Respondus Tools

Secure Test Delivery

LockDown Browser is a customized browser that increases the security of test delivery in Canvas.

Capture Audio and Video

Respondus Monitor is used to capture the audio and video of students while they take their exams and requires the use of Respondus LockDown Browser. Respondus Monitor is a proctoring application that uses the LockDown Browser and a webcam to assist with the academic integrity of online exams. Respondus is ideally used in non-proctored online test environments.

Exam Publishing

Respondus 4 is a powerful tool for authoring, managing, and delivering exams that can be printed to paper or published directly to Canvas. Download the document below to learn how to format your exam questions for Respondus 4.

Uploading essay questions in Canvas using Respondus and Microsoft WordDownload

Where To Find It

LockDown Browser can be enabled from Settings > Navigation. Once enabled, Respondus Monitor can be enabled and configured from within the LockDown Browser dashboard. Respondus 4 must be downloaded by following the instructions at the link above (see ‘Download Respondus 4 Now).

Help and Resources

Access user guides and walkthroughs to get up and running with LockDown Browser and Respondus 4.

The Instructor Quick Start Guide walkthrough will help you enable and configure LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor.

Respondus 4.0 is a Windows-based software tool for instructors to create, format, and manage exams and quizzes, offering a centralized environment to build assessments offline. It allows instructors to publish these exams directly to various online learning management systems (LMS) such as Canvas, and also to export them to Word or print them to paper.

Step 1

  1. Respondus 4.0 is available only for BC faculty.
  2. To download Respondus on your machine, you will need admin rights.
  3. If you have a college owned laptop, you will need to ask ITS to download Respondus 4 for you.

Step 2

  1. Start the Respondus 4 download
  2. Use your login or NetID in the username field and not your full BC email address.
    1. e.g., jane.smith and not jane.smith@bellevuecollege.edu             
  3. Use your BC password.
  4. You will be see a page with the Respondus Software Download and the Off-Campus Software Use Agreement Form
  5. At the bottom of the page listed will be:

Available Licensed Software:  
Installation Password: Y2607I391412077R469551a2210b2142 
Institution Name: Bellevue College 
Local Support Contact(s): Help Desk x4357 
/ License Expiration: 7/31/2026

  1. You will need the above listed information for the download.
  2. Once you extracted the .exe file you can add the above Installation Password, Institution Name and Local Support Contact, and the start using the Respondus 4.0 software.
  3. Respondus 4 guides are available on the their website.

The Respondus 4 User Guide will help you understand everything you need to know about Respondus 4.

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Just remember, if you need help, we’re here for you! Drop by Faculty Live Support (Zoom or in person) Monday–Friday from 11 AM to 3 PM, schedule a one-on-one accessibility coaching session, or email us anytime at elearning@bellevuecollege.edu.

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