# Physical prototype testing worksheet

NUSPB independent editorial learning worksheet. Updated 15 October 2026.
Companion: https://nuspb.org/blog/physical-prototype-testing-plan/

Use for formative learning on a low-risk physical prototype. This is not an acceptance or certification form. Leave unknowns blank; do not treat them as zero. Do not enter a result before observing it.

## Session plan

| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Session code and date | |
| Learning question and requirement reference | |
| Build ID / revision and dated sketch or file | |
| Build photographs and parts/materials list | |
| Known limitations and unknown dimensions | |
| Participant context / relevant access needs | |
| Recruitment route and participant count rationale | |
| Session length and recording agreement | |
| Starting arrangement / setup photograph | |
| Items to hold steady | |
| Exact neutral task wording | |
| Facilitator / note-taker | |
| Observation and recording method | |
| Ending and stop conditions | |
| Decision this session can inform | |
| Rehearsal completed / separate record location | |

## Observation log

Record actions and exact words separately from possible explanations. Write "none" only when no help or change was observed; empty means unrecorded.

| Event / session code | Build / condition | Action or exact words | Help / deviation and when it occurred | Interpretation to check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |
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## Next-test decision

| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Observation IDs supporting the decision | |
| Question still unresolved | |
| Keep / change / investigate next, and why | |
| Next build ID and changed feature | |
| Conditions to keep / unavoidable changes | |
| Participant's prior exposure | |
| Preparation owner and next action | |
| Evidence still needed before broader claims | |

Source-method discussion and links are on the companion article. This blank form contains no study results.