Depending on the usability test, you will have to prepare different hardware, software, and test materials. These include screen recording software and hardware, notetaking hardware, the prototype to test, screen sharing options, and so on.
The first thing to consider is the prototype, as this will have implications for hardware and software. Are you testing a live website, an electronic prototype, or a paper prototype?
- Live website: Set up any accounts or passwords that may be necessary. Make sure you have reliable access to the internet, or a way to cache the website on your machine if necessary.
- Electronic prototype: Make sure the prototype works the way it is supposed to, and that ...
