Safe Exam Browser

Safe Exam Browser

OVERVIEW

Safe Exam Browser (SEB) is a software tool on Pluto LMS that provides a secure and controlled environment for conducting online exams and quizzes. 

Use Case Example: 

Safe Exam Browser (SEB) in Pluto LMS offers a secure environment for administering quizzes in corporate training. It limits learners' browser capabilities and prevents distractions. This empowers training managers to create a controlled and secure assessment environment, ensuring the integrity and reliability of quizzes in corporate training programs.

For example:
  1. Students will only be able to attempt the quiz.
  2. The browser window won't have a URL or search field.
  3. Browser back/forward navigation and reload can be disabled.
  4. SEB cannot be closed until the test is submitted.
  5. Switching to other applications is disabled by default.
  6. Shortcut keys are disabled.
  7. The clipboard is cleared when starting and quitting SEB.
  8. Spell checking and dictionary lookup is disabled, but can optionally be allowed.

Note: We are working on this to be more natively setup and easier to use.

STEP 1: SETUP SAFE EXAM BROWSER


Step 1.1: Download and install SEB here: https://safeexambrowser.org/download

STEP 2: CONFIGURE YOUR QUIZ


Step 2.1: Create a quiz in your course. 


Step 2.2: Under your quiz settings, navigate to "Safe Exam browser", view more options, then under "Require the use of Safe Exam Browser" select "Yes Use SEB client config":




Step 2.3: Course editors will configure and save a .seb file for students to download and open. The .seb file contains a destination URL for the browser (your LMS or quiz URL) and any other Safe Exam Browser settings the teacher wants to enforce on the students' quiz experience.

Windows: Course editors will use the SEBConfigTool.exe program (distributed as part of the Safe Exam Browser package) to configure and save the .seb file (see Windows guide).

Mac OS: Course editors opens the Preferences window of Safe Exam Browser to configure and save the .seb file (See Mac OS guide)

In short, open the SEBConfigTool.exe program, then:

(1) Enter your LMS or quiz URL.

(2) Set an admin password.

(3) Set the quit password.

(4) Save file as.


STEP 3: SHARE WITH STUDENTS


Step 3.1: Share your saved .seb file with your students. Your quiz will only be accessible if your students:

1) Download SEB as you did in Step 1 above.

2) Open your shared .seb file that you shared with them.


EXAMPLE STUDENT VIEW


With Safe Exam Browser open, this is what your student will see in a secured environment: