Appendix E: Installing WebLock for Assess.ai including Computer Requirements

This article describes the process of installing WebLock (lockdown browser) ONLY for Assess.ai.  If you are using the FastTest platform you must follow the instructions here.

WebLock is a special program that locks down the computer while you take a test, so that you can't surf for answers on the internet, or take screenshots of secure exam content.  This protects the integrity and validity of the exam.

You must install WebLock before you can take the exam, if your sponsor has required it.  You can uninstall it as soon as you are done.

Weblock is available for both Windows and Mac, see examples below for both operating systems.

1. On the Examinee login page, enter the test code

2. The Secure Testing with Assess.ai WebLock page will be displayed. 

• Click on Step 1: Install Weblock

3. Download and install Weblock/LockDown Browser to your machine

Mac Example	Windows Example

Follow and complete the installation process                                                

Mac Example	Windows Example

4. Go back to the examinee login page and click on Step 2: Launch WebLock

5. A pop-up will appear, click on Open LockDown Browser OEM

Mac Example	Windows Example

6. On Mac a pop up will appear and click on "Kill these applications". 

   On Windows a window will appear for each application that needs to be closed.

Mac Example	Windows Example

Note: All active applications will need to be closed before launching Assess.ai WebLock.

7. The test will launch, at the end of the test, do not forget to click on the "Finish" button.

Note: Please make sure that you have installed the latest version of the Weblock browser to avoid any issues.

The WebLock browser is also available through these links (ONLY FOR ASSESS.AI):  

https://assess-ada-files.s3.amazonaws.com/WeblockMacSetup.zip

https://assess-ada-files.s3.amazonaws.com/WeblockSetup.exe

As a last option for troubleshooting weblock, try to uninstall the anti-virus and reinstall it after the exam.

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Computer Requirements for WebLock (Respondus LockDown Browser)

WebLock (Respondus LockDown Browser) is a client application installed on the local computer.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows: 10*, 8, and 7
*  Includes x86 32 and 64bit processors and ARM 64bit processors using x86 emulation.

Mac: macOS 10.12 to 10.15

iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only). Must have a compatible LMS integration.  The LockDown Browser iPad app is not compatible with Sakai LMS servers. All Sakai users will need to use a computer with a compatible operating system. 

Non-Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 10S is not a compatible operating system, nor can LockDown Browser be obtained via the Windows App Store.

Older Operating Systems

LockDown Browser may continue to run in older operating systems that have reached “end-of-life” but students may encounter unexpected results.

Memory

Windows: 2 GB RAM
Mac: 2 GB RAM

Hard Disk Space

Windows: 200 MB of free hard disk space
Mac: 200 MB of free hard disk space

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