The California State University System has a Consortium license for the Respondus software.

Respondus is a Windows application for creating and managing tests, quizzes, and surveys for Learning and Course Management Systems such as Blackboard or for printing hard copies. It runs well on Macs with Boot Camp and on virtual Windows, such as Parallels and VM Ware Fusion..

For a product description, a complete list of features, and information about the Respondus Test Bank Network (a free service that allows instructors to download publisher test banks), visit www.respondus.com.

* The Patch updates the Respondus Campus-Wide Version for our new Bb 9.1 SP 9 (Bb2013).

This patch is not included in the regular update process.  Download and install it manually after installing and updating the Respondus Campus-Wide Version.

1. Save it to your Desktop to find it easily.
2. Double-click it to start the Respondus installation program.
3. During the installation process you will be asked to enter the name of the institution, the local support contact, and the installation password.
   The information must be entered EXACTLY as follows:
   
   Institution Name: California State University Consortium
   Local Support Contact: Bob Koehler, bkoehler-at-csustan.edu, 667-3898
   Installation Password: Contact BbSupport for Password

We recommend that you accept the default settings when installing the program on your computer. 928413126-744533703

If Respondus displays a window to have you run an update after installation, do so.

NOTE: When you register Respondus and are ready to use the Publish Wizard, use the following URL to copy and paste the address of our Bb entry page

   https://blackboard.csustan.edu/webapps/login/

Download our version of the Respondus Tutorial (PDF) with set up instructions for CSUStan Blackboard.

Context-sensitive help is available throughout the Respondus program by pressing the F1 key or by selecting Help from the pull-down menu on the toolbar.  Respondus also has a link to open your browser to the video tutorial pages at Respondus.

If you have questions about or problems using the Respondus software, first consult the online help or the Respondus User Guide. If you are still unable to resolve your problem, direct your questions to:

Email Bob Koehler
Educational Technologist
667-3898

Respondus Demo Movies (using Adobe Flash Player)
Creating and Formatting Questions with Respondus
Publishing an Assessment to Blackboard
Publishing an Assessment to Moodle
Using Publisher Test Banks with Respondus
Moving an exam from one course management system to another

Randomizing Exam Questions