TASK

scheduled DATE

COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO

1.           Contact the participant source and give the tentative test dates.

2.           Obtain the test observers.

3.           Arrange for equipment (hardware and/or software)

4.           Arrange for test areas:

·         Briefing area

·         Testing area

·         Debriefing area

5.           Contact the participant source and confirm test dates.

6.           Prepare the test participant criterion and evaluation information.

7.           Send test participant criterion and evaluation information to participant source.

8.           Prepare testing materials.

9.           Hold a test observer training meeting (if necessary).

10.      Perform a pilot (practice) test.

11.      Prepare the documentation. (If this is not the first iteration, make sure all prior necessary changes have been made to documentation.)

12.      Arrange for refreshments, if necessary.

13.      Prepare the test areas:

·         Briefing area

·         Testing area

·         Debriefing area

14.      Contact the test participants.

15.      Conduct the test sessions.

16.      Prepare for the evaluation meeting.

17.      Hold an evaluation meeting.

18.      Prepare and distribute the test report