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Prototype Usability Debrief Survey

A structured post-session debrief for prototype usability tests, measuring task completion, perceived difficulty, friction points, and improvement priorities to inform iterative design decisions.

Sample questions

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28 questions · ~4 min
Q01
Long Text

Welcome, and thank you for participating in this usability session debrief. This short survey (approximately 4 minutes) asks about your experience with the prototype you just tested. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest impressions. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate to improve the product. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time.

Q02
Multiple Choice

Have you tested interactive prototypes before today?

Q03
Long Text

Now think about the main task you were asked to complete during this session.

Q04
Long Text

The navigation structure was clear and predictable.

Q05
Multiple Choice

Which of the following obstacles, if any, did you encounter during the task? Select all that apply.

Q06
Long Text

Overall, how satisfied are you with the prototype experience?

Q07
AI Interview

We'd like to learn a bit more about your experience. A short follow-up conversation will ask a couple of questions based on your earlier responses.

Q08
Long Text

What is your age?

Q09
Long Text

Thank you for your time—your feedback will directly help us improve this prototype!

Q10
Long Text

Which device did you primarily use during this session?

Q11
Multiple Choice

Were you able to complete the main task in this session?

Q12
Long Text

Labels and instructions were easy to understand.

Q13
Long Text

If you encountered any friction during the task, please briefly describe the most significant point.

Q14
Long Text

How likely are you to recommend this product to a colleague, based on what you experienced today?

Q15
Long Text

Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about your experience with the prototype?

Q16
Multiple Choice

Which best describes your gender?

Q17
Long Text

Which browser did you use during this session?

Q18
Long Text

Approximately how long did it take you to finish or stop the main task?

Q19
Long Text

The visual design helped me focus on the right actions.

Q20
Multiple Choice

If you could change one thing about this prototype, what would you change first?

Q21
Long Text

In which region do you currently live?

Q22
Long Text

How easy or difficult was the main task to complete?

Q23
Long Text

The overall flow of steps felt logical and efficient.

Q24
Long Text

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q25
Long Text

How many errors or restarts did you experience during the main task, if any?

Q26
Long Text

In one sentence, what did the main flow help you accomplish?

Q27
Long Text

What is your current employment status?

Q28
Multiple Choice

Did you use any of the following to help you proceed? Select all that apply.

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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