Some exams you are assigned may require you to use Respondus for EchoExam. This is a setting that your instructor chooses to enable, which prevents you from using additional applications, web browser tabs, and external monitors on your device while you are completing the exam. When this feature is enabled, you will be notified before starting the exam so that you can save and close any critical work before beginning.

Respondus for EchoExam is available for MacOS, Windows, and Chromebook devices. If you are using an iPad or Android device, you will not be able to access Respondus to complete your exam.

Take an Exam With Respondus

In general, Windows and Mac screen readers work with lockdown browser.

1. From a web browser, go to your region's login page:
   
   • North / South America
   • Europe / Africa / Middle East
   • Asia Pacific
2. Enter your email address and click Sign In.
   

   If you are part of multiple institutions, from the dropdown, choose your institution and click Sign In.

3. Enter your password and click Sign In.
   

   EchoExam opens and My Courses are displayed.

4. Move your cursor or use your keyboard to tab to the course you want to open and click Open Course.
   

   Your Course Dashboard displays Upcoming / In Progress Exams, Course Score, and Course Information.

5. Start an Exam from the Upcoming / In Progress list on the Course Dashboard or the Exams list within the course.
   

   You will see the exam's name and start date, along with the course and instructor associated with it. Additionally, if the exam has a pre-set due date, multiple attempts, time limits, or additional instructions, these will be displayed here.

6. Click Download Respondus for EchoExam.
   

   You will always see the download option when an exam requires Respondus for EchoExam. If you have downloaded Respondus on your device for a previous exam, you will not need to download it again, and you can proceed to Step 8.

7. Download and install the most recent version for your operating system.
8. Click Start.
9. Click Open LockDown Browser OEM.
   

   Click Yes to close any listed running applications.

   You must be logged into EchoExam before launching Respondus.

10. Once Respondus opens, you will see the EchoExam login page. Log into your EchoExam account.
    

    You will automatically be taken to the start page for the exam.

11. If enabled by your instructor, enter the Exam Password they provided.
    

    If you have opened the exam before its scheduled start time, the Start button will be disabled until that time.

12. Click Start.
    

    If you have opened the exam before its scheduled start time, the Start button will be disabled until that time.

13. Answer the question and use the right arrow button at the bottom of the screen to advance.

    Click the Question button in the lower-left corner of your Exam to see all questions and whether they are Answered or Unanswered. Click on a question in the panel / list to jump directly to that question. Use the left and right navigational buttons to switch between questions.

    The question panel is unavailable if each question has its own time limit. You cannot select or enter an answer if you run out of time on a timed question. However, you will remain on the question until you are ready to move on to the next one. If you run out of time on a timed exam, you will be prompted that the time has expired, and you will need to submit the exam attempt.

14. If applicable, click the f(x) Add Response button to add an equation as an answer to the question.
15. If available, click the calculator icon to open the on-screen calculator to answer the question.
16. If available, click the specific URL(s) or approved applications to access during the exam.  
    • EchoVideo
    • Google Meet
    • Microsoft Teams
    • Read&Write
    • Zoom
17. When you have answered all questions, click the Finish button in the lower-right corner of your Exam.
18. Click Submit to submit your Exam.
    

    You may see different information on the summary page after you submit your exam attempt. Depending on what your instructor has set up for the exam, you may see your exam score as a percentage or as points out of the total, and you may see a list of the exam questions you answered correctly and incorrectly.

19. Click Exit to close your browser.
    

    If you have additional attempts remaining on the exam, click Try Again to complete another attempt. This will take you back to the exam start page.

If the test is interrupted due to the internet going down, losing power, etc., you can reopen the browser to continue where you left off. In some very extreme cases (i.e., a power loss forces a computer to restart and then a system check is required, etc.) Respondus might detect suspicious activity. If this occurs, your instructor will provide additional instructions.