Take locked-down tests and quizzes
When your instructor locks down a test or quiz, you cannot open other browser windows or use any other application while you are taking the test or quiz. For example, you cannot use a desktop calculator or open a different browser. Learning aids are not available when you are taking a locked-down test or quiz.
To take a locked-down test or quiz, you use the Pearson LockDown Browser. If you are working in a computer lab, the LockDown Browser is already installed. But if you are working on your own machine, you need to install the LockDown Browser.
Note: You cannot take locked-down tests or quizzes on your tablet.
Making sure you have installed the LockDown Browser
If you ran the Browser Check, you already installed the Pearson LockDown Browser, if it's needed in your course.
When you are taking a locked-down test or quiz, you may see a warning icon 
on the "Are you ready to start?" page. If so, you need to check whether the LockDown Browser is installed.
To check for the LockDown Browser:
- When you take a locked-down test or quiz, click Check Your Browser on the "Are you ready to start?" page.
- On the Check Your Browser page, click View a test page.
A test window pops up. If you see a "success" message, you already have the LockDown Browser installed. If the page is blank or you see an error message, you need to install the LockDown Browser.
- If you didn't see the success message, click install the Pearson LockDown Browser to open the Browser Check.
- Click Install the Pearson LockDown Browser now.
- When the LockDown Browser is installed, dismiss the Browser Check and click I am ready to start on the Check Your Browser page to begin taking the test or quiz.
The next time you take a locked-down test or quiz, you do not need to install the LockDown Browser.
Taking a locked-down test
To take a locked-down test:
- Click the test in the MyLab home page or on the Homework and Tests page.
- When prompted, check your browser and install the LockDown Browser, if necessary.
- Take the test or quiz, as usual.
If your instructor allows it, you can click the calculator icon
in the top left side of the tool bar to use the LockDown Browser's built-in calculator. - After you submit your test, click Continue on the LockDown Browser page to return to your course and keep working.
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