Respondus LockDown Browser — UPAEP

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom web browser that restricts student activity during online exams to help preserve exam integrity. At UPAEP (Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla), the tool is commonly used alongside learning management systems and proctoring solutions to secure quizzes and tests.

5. Student Workarounds & “Cat-and-Mouse” Reality

Despite lockdown, UPAEP students have documented workarounds (shared via Telegram and Discord groups):

When a test requires this browser, students cannot perform several actions until the exam is submitted:

  • Taking the Exam:

    The integration of the Respondus Lockdown Browser at UPAEP has yielded several benefits, including:

    If you don't have it installed, click the "Download and Install the latest version of LockDown Browser" link provided on the exam page.