UAB offers different solutions to increase academic integrity for online exams. Use the information below to select which solutions work best for your class.
| Software | Respondus LockDown Browser | Respondus LDB + Monitor | ProctorU |
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| Short Description | Secure internet browser | Auto-proctoring service | Live + AI proctoring service |
| Testing Experience | Prevents students from visiting other websites or applications during exam session. | Requires students to take exam with LockDown browser AND use a webcam to check their ID and record their exam session. | Requires students to take exam with an online proctor that is monitoring and intervening when needed. Sessions are also recorded and available for review. |
| Supported OS & Browsers | Windows/Mac LockDown Browser | Windows/Mac LockDown Browser | Windows/Mac Google Chrome/Firefox |
| Cost to Student | Free, unlimited exams | Free, unlimited exams | Please see ProctorU webpage opens a new website |
| Scheduling / On-Demand Access | On-demand. Does not require scheduling. | On-demand. Does not require scheduling. | Please see ProctorU webpage opens a new website |
| Possible Test-Taking Environments | Classroom or computer lab. | Home or quiet place with no distractions or movement in the background. | Home or quiet place with no distractions or movement in the background. |
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| Learn More | Respondus LockDown Browser Information | Respondus LDB + Monitor Information | ProctorU Information |