Comparisons
Respondus Monitor Cheat Searches vs LockDown Browser Cheats
Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser frequently appear together, but they are different systems. Search pages that merge them into one feature list make it difficult to understand what an AI tool actually supports.
LockDown Browser controls the exam environment
LockDown Browser is the application used to display a secured assessment. It restricts ordinary browser and desktop actions for the duration of the quiz.
NoLock currently lists LockDown Browser for macOS and Windows and publishes a separate Canvas-specific Autosolver workflow.
Respondus Monitor adds session review
Monitor can add webcam, microphone, identity, room-check, and recording steps. Those requirements come from the institution’s assessment settings and remain present even when another desktop application is installed.
Map the full combination
The useful compatibility question is LMS + LockDown Browser + Monitor status + operating system. NoLock’s Respondus and Canvas pages document those pieces separately and link them together.
Frequently asked questions
Can LockDown Browser be used without Respondus Monitor?
Yes. An institution can require LockDown Browser alone or combine it with Monitor.
Does NoLock remove Respondus Monitor requirements?
No. Webcam, microphone, identity, room-check, and institution requirements remain part of the assessment configuration.