Testing Day: First (Pilot) Test

Our first test was performed on Dr. Eaton, a faculty member at Texas Tech University who works closely with the Office of Research Services.  The test was performed on October 18.

I arrived at the Usability Lab at 4:45 pm; the test was scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm.  Also there was Kyle, Chris, Matthew, and Mark from the sponsor and resource management group.  Dr. Barker could also be reached in the building.

As soon as I arrived, I had to use Dr. Barker’s computer to print the documents needed for the test, including: the faculty test, observation form, post test questionnaire, screening questionnaire, set up/break down checklist, facilitator checklist, and the facilitator script.

While that was going on, the others were preparing the Usability Lab.  The testing roles were

Mark, facilitator

Chris, time recorder

Kyle, supervisor

Matthew, audio recorder

Dustin, recorder

The test went quite well.  The user was easily able to perform the tasks, however, she was very accustomed to the website.  Chris recorded some good Pilot test results, and I noted where the questions needed to be improved.