With Respondus Monitor, exams can be set up to allow students a choice of taking tests with a webcam and LockDown Browser, or in a proctored environment with LockDown Browser. Here's how it works.

* Set up your test and require LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor in the LockDown Browser Dashboard
* Expand the Advanced Settings, below the Respondus Monitor settings


* Select the option, Either Respondus Monitor or a proctored lab can be used to take this exam
* Create a password, or access code
* Provide the password to the proctor or testing center. Never give the password directly to a student. 
* When a student begins a test with this setting applied, they will see an initial screen (see below) that allows them to select if they have a webcam or if they are at a proctored location.
- If the student selects to use a webcam, they will then need to complete the Webcam Check and other Startup Sequence items before starting the test. A password or access code will not be required when using this option.

-- If the student selects a proctored location, they will be prompted for a password. The proctor then enters the password and the student can start the test.

Note: For Mac, webcam and microphone permissions must still be granted for LockDown Browser, even if the student ultimately chooses the "proctored location" option. This is because the exam technically requires use of both, but you are permitting some students to bypass that requirement at a later stage, after the initial check of the exam's settings are performed by the browser.