Safe Exam Browser

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Safe Exam Browser

Some eExams use a locked-down browser to prevent you from accessing your desktop and other programs during your exam. To find out whether you need to use the Safe Exam Browser check your assessment timetable in Allocate+.

If your eExam requires a Safe Exam Browser, you’ll need to install it on the laptop/desktop that you’ll be using for your eExam. You’ll also need to ensure your device meets the recommended minimum specifications to avoid technical issues.

Safe Exam Browser can’t be installed on smartphones (including iPhones, Android devices and any other mobile OS devices), iPads or Chromebooks.

Moodle quizzes

If you have a Moodle quiz that requires you to install Safe Exam Browser, check with your Unit Coordinator – the installation requirements may be different for assessments in Moodle.

Recommended minimum laptop specifications View

Recommended minimum device specifications for Windows and macOS
	Windows	macOS
Processor	i5 2.2GHz / AMD A6 1.8Ghz	1.2GHz dual-core m3
Operating system	Windows 11	macOS 13 (Ventura)
Memory	8GB	8GB
Hard drive	120GB SSD (solid state drive)	120GB SSD (solid state drive)
Display	14" screen with 1920 x 1080 screen resolution	13" screen with 1920 x 1080 screen resolution
Battery life	4 hours under normal use	4 hours under normal use
Wi-fi	802.11ac or better	802.11ac or better
Webcam	User facing, inbuilt microphone and speakers	User facing, inbuilt microphone and speakers

Incompatible antivirus software View

Prepare your device for Safe Exam browser

To avoid problems during your eExam, you may need to change the sleep and region settings.

Windows
Mac-OS

Sleep settings

Click the Start menu, then search for Power & sleep settings.
Under On battery power, turn off after, select 1 hour.

Region settings

If you have a Windows laptop, set your region to the location where you’ll be sitting your eExam.

Click the Start menu, then search for Region settings.
Under Country or region, select the location.

Sleep settings

Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Energy Saver > Battery.
Turn off Enable Power Nap while on battery power.
Under Turn display off after, select 1 hour.

Install Safe Exam Browser

Download the latest version of Safe exam Browser for your device.

Confirm Safe Exam Browser works on your computer

Now you’ve installed the software, you need to check it works.

Step 1

Open this webpage in Google Chrome and close down any other open applications on your device.

Step 2

Open the Safe Exam Browser Test eExam.

Step 3

Click Enrol Me.

Step 4

Click Launch Safe Exam Browser and enter your Monash username and password – you’ll be prompted to authenticate using multi-factor authentication (MFA). This activates the lock-down functionality on your device so you have access only to the test eExam.

To restore your device’s normal functionality you’ll need to exit Safe Exam Browser – see step 6.

Step 5

Click Start Exam to start the test.

Step 6

To end the test and restore your device’s normal functionality, navigate to the test exam summary page and click Submit all and finish. You’ll then return to the exam landing page where you need to click Exit Safe Exam Browser.

Help and questions

If Safe Exam Browser doesn't seem to be working on your device, or you have any questions, contact the Service Desk.