: Identify bugs, verify core functionality, and evaluate usability before the product reaches external users. The Process : Planning : Define goals, scope, and resources.
: To determine a learner's starting point (vocabulary "Block"). Duration : Typically takes 5-10 minutes but is not timed. Rules for Success : The Alpha Test
: Use a stable, feature-complete build in an internal lab or staging setup. : Identify bugs, verify core functionality, and evaluate
: Create scenarios based on real user behaviors, including "edge cases" (unlikely but possible scenarios). : Identify bugs