Respondus tools help instructors create and secure exams in Blackboard.

Respondus Lockdown Browser is a browser that locks down a testing environment within Blackboard. Students taking exams which require Lockdown Browser will not be able to access any other browser functions or applications on the computer being used until the exam is complete.

Respondus Monitor is an add-on feature for Lockdown Browser for non-proctored exams. Monitor uses a webcam to record student exam sessions and flags suspicious behavior for review by the instructor.

Respondus 4.0 is a tool for creating and managing exams that can be printed or published directly to a Blackboard course. Exams can be created offline using a familiar Windows environment or moved between different learning systems.

Teaching with Respondus

Instructor Quick Start Guide for Lockdown Browser

Instructor Quick Start Guide for Respondus Monitor

Instructor Quick Start Guide for Respondus 4.0


Respondus Guides and Resources

Visit the CIT Knowledge Base for step-by-step guides, videos, and answers to frequently asked questions.


Respondus Support

Technical and access issues

The Center for Instructional Technology provides technical support for Respondus tool use at UA. Contact CIT for Respondus tool help.

Our license with Respondus, Inc. does not permit instructors to obtain support directly from Respondus, Inc. If CIT is unable to provide a solution to your particular question or problem, we will contact Respondus, Inc. on your behalf.

UA Online instructors and students should contact UA Online Technical Support.

Teaching and learning

CIT can help you find creative and effective ways to integrate Respondus tools and other instructional technologies into your classroom or online course. Contact CIT to schedule a one-on-one consultation or an instruction session for your group.


Respondus Workshops and Webinars

CIT offers workshops, webinars, and individual and group training on Respondus tools and other UA instructional technologies.

CIT Workshops

Workshops and webinars from CIT and our vendor partners.

Respondus Webinars

Ongoing free webinars from Respondus.