Pilot test.

What is a pilot test?

• A pilot test is a dress rehearsal of the test.

Why do a pilot test?

• To debug the equipment, materials and procedures.
• To give the test team a dry run.
• To gauge the final number of tasks to include in the test.

When to do a pilot test?

• Two days before the first schduled test. This will:
  • Give the team a chance to make any needed changes.
  • Allow the test team to be more relaxed on testing day.

How to do a pilot test?

• Conduct the pilot exactly as you will conduct the full test.
• Use a subject who represents the target audience.

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