Software Development Unit 4 Outcome 1 Useability testing Software Development Unit 4 Outcome 1
What is usability? – U4O1 satisfying efficient intuitive usable ISO 9241-11 (3.1) Definition of Useability ‘the extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve goals with effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction in a specified context of use’ International Organization for Standardization https://www.iso.org/obp/ui/#iso:std:iso:9241:-11:ed-1:v1:en satisfying efficient intuitive Create User Test Invite Participants usable Analyse Data
Create user test Invite participants Conduct test Analyse data
Usability test process U4O1: techniques for testing the useability of solutions and forms of documenting test results Test environment Planning Recruiting Test conduct & debriefing Analyse results Report & presentation Test materials Based on: http://www.slideshare.net/esnowdon/prototyping-and-usability-testing-your-designs
Usability techniques Question 1 Do you feel that you successfully completed all the tasks on the task sheet? Yes No Question 2 In relation to other software I have used, I found the Application XYZ prototype to be: Very difficult to use 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6 Very easy to use Question 3 In relation to the Viewer, I found the Application XYZ prototype to be: Very difficult to use 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6 Very easy to use N/A Question 4 The menu items were well organised and functions were easy to find. Strongly disagree 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6 Strongly agree Question 5 I immediately understood the function of each menu. Strongly disagree 1… 2… 3… 4… 5… 6 Strongly agree