Secure Testing

WebAssign offers a variety of test settings and restrictions to help you deliver a secure exam to your students, while promoting academic honesty. Explore the features and resources below to help you get started with exams in WebAssign.

LockDown Browser

The LockDown Browser restricts students’ computer activities while they’re working on a test. While the assignment is open, students are unable to access other browser windows, applications, or files. Learn More.

Test Settings

Modify your test settings to align with how you’ll deliver the exam to students. Use randomized questions for different test versions, enable learning support for open book tests and more. Learn More.

Testing Restrictions

Customize your testing restrictions on the Class Schedule page to make it a timed exam, require a password, or a specific IP address. You can even grant extra time for specific students. Learn More.

Show My Work

Enable the Show My Work feature for questions to allow students to show their thinking using mathematical notation or by attaching a file such as a picture or video of their work for the problem. Learn More.

Prevent Cheating with WebAssign

Concerned about academic honesty? WebAssign’s flexibility empowers you to customize the student experience to make cheating far more difficult than traditional paper and pen homework assignments.

Watch the video for best practices from Cengage Product Manager Andy Trus to help you prevent and identify cheating before, during and after your exam.