FACULTY: How do I provide an exemption to a student for a Respondus Monitor exam?

If a student cannot use Respondus Monitor but is still able to use LockDown Browser, you can provide an exemption using the proctored lab setting. This allows the student to take the exam without using a webcam.

✅ Steps to Provide a Monitor Exemption

  1. Navigate to your exam settings in Blackboard or your LMS.

  2. Go to the Respondus Monitor section.

  3. Under Advanced Settings, check:
    ✔️ "Allow this exam to additionally be delivered in a proctored lab"

  4. Under Password Settings, create an Access Code for the exam.

🔐 Distribute the Password Securely

  • Share the password with a proctor or testing center.

  • Only give the password directly to a student if no other option exists, as they could potentially share it with others.

🧑‍💻 What the Student Will See

When the student begins the exam:

  1. They’ll see a screen asking if they:

    • Have a webcam, or

    • Are at a proctored location

  2. They select “proctored location”

  3. They are prompted for the access code

  4. The student or proctor enters the code, and the exam begins

⚠️ Important Notes

  • This exemption only bypasses Respondus Monitor (webcam requirement).

  • The student must still use LockDown Browser.

  • If a student cannot use LockDown Browser at all, they must follow different accommodations procedures.

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