Step 2: Log Students into the LockDown Browser

Launch the LockDown Browser on All Devices 

The installation and validation of the Safe Exam Browser software or Assessment Lock Plus application on the testing devices should be completed before the day of the assessment and is the responsibility of the school contact, test administrator and/or IT specialist. Please see Before the Assessment, Step 2: Install the PCAP LockDown Browser for more information on the installation process.

The test administrator should open the LockDown Environment before the arrival of the students, if time allows.

For Microsoft/Macintosh Devices Using Safe Exam Browser (SEB)
  1. Launch SEB by opening the policy document named “CMEC SEB Policy Document (EN).seb” (usually found in the downloads folder).
For Chromebook Users Using Assessment Lock Plus
  1. Confirm Assessment Lock Plus Chrome extension is downloaded on the device.
  2. Manually enter the PCAP URL into your search bar.
    Cmec.ca/pcap-test

Note: The Assessment Lock Plus extension will launch when the student begins the assessment.

Help Students Log into the Assessment

Each student needs their:

  • CMEC ID number
  • Password
  1. Provide students with their CMEC ID and password.
  2. Instruct students to enter their credentials on the PCAP login screen.
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