How to Create a BlueJ Program Usability Script

By Ben Heidinger

Hello and welcome to the Usability Test for the “How to Create a BlueJ Program”
instruction packet. The purpose of this test is to see how effective the instruction packet is
by having you complete the process using the instructions provided. All you have to do is
follow the instructions outlined in the “How to Create a BlueJ Program” and then answer
a short questionnaire.

Remember:
● We are testing for the usability of the program, not your ability to follow
instructions.
● You can quit at any time
● Be sure to record what you are thinking throughout the process

You can begin whenever you want, a link to the instructions is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LMV-zYnY_6PILAV-
ibbtyowjWpv1GKu7OB1t43nHPn0/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for your participation!

Please answer these questions once you have completed the instructions and recorded
your thoughts:

1. Did BlueJ fail to run without installing a Java JDK or downloading a version of
Java to your computer?
2. Did you run into any other issues while installing BlueJ? If so, what were they?
3. How long did it take for the BlueJ file to download to your computer?
4. What version of the Java JDK did you need to install for BlueJ to work (if any)?
5. How many times did you run into a problem while consulting the instructions?
6. Was there anything about the instructions that was unclear, if so, what was
unclear?