What is the Safe Exam Browser (SEB)?
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You will only be able to attempt the quiz if they are using Safe Exam Browser.
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The browser window won't have a URL or search field and back/forward navigation and reload can be disabled.
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Safe Exam Browser cannot be closed until the quiz is submitted.
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Switching to other applications is disabled by default.
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Shortcut keys such as Win+Tab, Alt+Tab, Ctrl+Alt+Del, Alt+F4, Print Screen, Cmd+Tab are disabled.
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Taking screen shots is disabled.
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The clipboard (copy/paste) is cleared when starting and quitting Safe Exam Browser.
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The browser context menu (right click menu) is disabled.
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Your teacher may allow specific web sites to be accessible during an exam.
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Spell checking and dictionary lookup may be disabled.
Step 1:
Locate the test inside your schools Learning Management System (LMS).
Step 2:
If you encounter a requirement for SEB the following screen will be presented:
Launch Safe Exam Browser
- Click the "Launch Safe Exam Browser (SEB)" button.
If SEB is not detected you will be provided with a link to download SEB.
- Download and install SEB before trying again.
- Apple users must update macOS to version 11.1 or higher to avoid SEB errors.
SEB not detected
Step 3:
Provide permission to open the SEB link.
Allow site to open SEB link
Step 4:
SEB will launch and ask you to log in to your institutions LMS. Once signed in you will navigate back to your test and begin.