Type of Test

Test Point

Description

Can-They-Do-It Test

Tasks

Often called a performance test, this test requires users to perform a procedure.

Can-They-Understand-It Test

Terminology

Often called an understandability test, this test requires users to provide a summary of material they have read, or provide definitions of key terms.

Can-They-Find-It Test

Document Design Strategies

Often called a read-and-locate test, this test requires users to use mocked-up portions of a manual—the index or table of contents—to find information on key topics.