The following are a some suggestions that will help you to prepare for each of the usability tests. If you are working on any other kind of computer, please test your diskette and presentation files on a Mac before your scheduled usability test. Your backups should be on a hard drive and then copied to a floppy diskette. Bring both an original and a backup copy of your files to your class presentation. The original and backup should be on separate diskettes.
Diskettes fail regularly and are the most unreliable part the computing.
Carson Hall has a Zip drive and will accommodate those of you using this disk format. Zip disks are much more reliable and a backup copy is not as critical as with a floppy diskette. Rehearse your project. Perform your own usability tests to ensure that all aspects of your project work as planned. Be certain that five classmates test your project and fill out the Usability Testing form for your project.