Respondus Exam Manager - About Respondus 4 and How to Start
What is Respondus Exam Manager (Respondus 4)?
Respondus Exam Manager (or Respondus 4) is a quiz management tool. Quizzes can be created using a computer application instead of the browser. Quizzes can be imported into Canvas without the use of a spreadsheet, or exported to a paper-style exam. Respondus 4 is capable of importing questions from textbook publishers into Canvas. It can also be used to import questions into Canvas from specially formatted Microsoft Word documents or text files.
How to Get Respondus
- Responds may be installed from Software Center. See: Install Applications, Printers, and Updates using Software Center on Windows 10
- If you do not see Software Center or Respondus in Software Center, contact the UWM Help Desk.
- For un-managed personal computers, Respondus is available to instructors by contacting the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. CETL will provide a download link to the file.
Respondus Exam Manager System Requirements
Most Windows computers purchased after 2008 should work with Respondus Exam Manager.
Computer requirements:
- Windows computer using Windows 10 or 11
- A Mac running Parallels with either Windows 10 or 11.
How to Start Respondus Exam Manager
To start Respondus Exam Manager on your computer, first install the software on your computer. See this article for more information: Respondus Exam Manager - How to Install Respondus
Once the software is installed, do one of the following:
- Double-click the Respondus 4 icon on your desktop
- (For older versions of Windows) Click the Start Menu, then click Programs, then look for the Respondus folder. Then click the Respondus 4 icon.
- (For newer versions of Windows) Click the Windows icon, Then click Search. Type "Respondus". Once the Respondus icon appears, click it to launch.