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How to Install Respondus Test Creation Application (Instructors)

Installation of Respondus is required for use. Note this is NOT the student secure test taking tool previously available at George Mason. This is a tool to build quizzes for Canvas.

Windows Users

Follow instructions below to install Respondus on your computer.

Mac Users

Mac users will need to use the Patriot Virtual Computing & Labs.

Step 1

Visit the install and license page. Download the software.

Step 2

A dialog box will open. Save the Respondus4Campus.exe file to your computer and run the installation.

Step 3

After the installation is complete, click on the Respondus 4.0 Campus-Wide icon that displays on your desktop. You will be prompted to enter the following information:

  • Institution Name: George Mason University
  • Local Support Contact: [email protected]
  • Installation Password: (Installation Password can be found on same page as above)
  • LMS Personality: Canvas

Note: Respondus will prompt you to enter a new password each year. Return to the license page for the updated password.

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