Task Scenario

A task scenario is a narrative description used in usability testing to give participants context for a specific task they need to complete. Unlike just listing a task (e.g., "buy a camera"), a task scenario adds realistic details to simulate a real-world situation (e.g., "You’re going scuba diving in Australia and need to find a waterproof camera within a budget of £150"). This encourages users to approach the task naturally, as they would in real life, rather than following a rigid step-by-step instruction.