Respondus Software - Intent to Sole Source

The DLIFLC .edu network has a requirement for a lockdown browser that allows

faculty members to create online assessments environment preventing students

from browser to other websites. The lockdown browser application must perform

the same way they would on a standard desktop controlled lab computer. This

lockdown browser environment will be integrated with DLIFLC Learning

Management System Sakai. The lockdown assessment environment is also

compatible to DLIFLC issued student learning devices (MacBookPro and iPad).

Lockdown browser platforms must also allow DLIFLC faculty to control these

devices remotely. Software address the core issues of student identity and cheating,

creating an essential layer of security for non-proctored assessments. Respondus

Lockdown Browser will require annual licensing maintenance agreements in order

to function fully and correctly. Therefor DLIFLC requires the procurement of the

Respondus LockDown Browser software, license, and maintenance agreement.

Additional characteristics:

• Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized

• Assessments cannot be exited until submitted by users for grading

• Task switching or access to other applications is prevented

• Print, Print Screen and capturing functions are disabled

• Copying and pasting anything to and from an assessment is prohibited

• Right-click menu options and function keys are disabled

• Browser menu and toolbar options are disabled, except for Back, Forward,

Refresh and Stop