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Usability Testing

Plan, run, and analyse usability tests. Tests test plan writing, result synthesis, and remote testing strategy.

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Usability Testing & User Task Protocols

Usability testing validates whether real users can accomplish tasks efficiently in an interface. UX leads assess designers on creating unmoderated/moderated usability test plans, measuring task completion rates, logging user errors, and calculating System Usability Scale (SUS) scores.

1. Usability Test Protocol & Task Scenarios Document

Testing plan outlining realistic user task scenarios, success criteria, and post-task questionnaire scripts.

2. Video Session Observation & Error Log

Session log documenting user task completion rates, time-on-task metrics, misclicks, and verbalized frustrations.

3. System Usability Scale (SUS) Benchmark Report

Quantitative report computing SUS survey scores (0-100) and outlining UX remediation priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions (Usability Testing)

How is the System Usability Scale (SUS) score calculated?

SUS uses a 10-item Likert scale survey. Individual item scores (0-4) are summed and multiplied by 2.5 to yield a normalized usability benchmark score from 0 to 100.

What is an acceptable System Usability Scale (SUS) benchmark score?

An SUS score above 68 is considered average; scores above 80 indicate excellent usability.

What is the difference between moderated and unmoderated usability testing?

Moderated testing has a live facilitator guiding the participant in real time. Unmoderated testing allows users to complete tasks independently via automated platforms (like Maze or UserTesting).

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