Sample Background Questionnaire

Figure 7.9: A background questionnaire for the Harmony 3D Information Landscape usability test.

Background Questionnaire
Date:                      Test No.:                      User No.:              
General Information
Age:                      Sex:              
Education
1. Please circle the highest educational grade you have achieved:
 
Secondary School     University Degree     Doctorate    
2. If you are a student or graduate, please state your major area of study.
                                                                        
Computer Experience
1. How long have you been using personal computers (years and months)?                 
2. In a typical week, how many hours do you use a computer?                 
3. Please circle the types of system you have used, followed by
approximately how many months experience you have with them.
 
  Months of Experience
Operating System  
DOS             
OS/2             
Windows             
Unix             
Mac             
Application  
Word Processor             
Database             
Spreadsheet             
CAD/CAM             
Experience of Related Systems
1. How many hours per week do you spend accessing the Internet/World Wide Web?                 
2. Do you have experience as a Web administrator or webmaster?
If so, how many months?                 
3. Have you used systems involving navigation through 3D worlds?
If so, which systems?