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Cassy Keller

Systems II

8 September, 2015

Testing Procedures

Testing procedures are vital for creating a new product. Several types of tests will

evaluate the design and devices success. The function of the final product must satisfy

Jenkinson’s Aquarium as well as Ace. The product should be fully functional, but also able to be

adjusted in the future. Individual testing will occur mostly at the Marine Academy of Science

and Technology inside the classroom. Final Product testing will occur at Jenkinson’s aquarium in

and outside of Ace’s tank. The final solution will be a semi-submerged turtle structure. The

product must have connection between the water and device, a main body structure, and enclosed

water. The product must stay balanced, allow Ace to stay damp, and give her access to her light.

Each team member will separately work with Jenkinson’s staff who will evaluate the product.

Once the final product is chosen, the group will build and test it.

Individual Testing Procedures

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Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Preliminary

State of Solution: Nonexistent

Condition of Testing Stage: Not applicable

Tools and Equipment Required: Writing utensil and paper

1. Discuss necessities for the project with Jenkinson’s staff (Talk to people with varying jobs).

2. Discuss secondary wants for the project with Jenkinson’s Staff.

3. Record information.

3. Return to Jenkinson’s at a later date and discuss questions about the problem.

4. Adjust direction of research if necessary.

Testing Type: Assessment

Testing Stage: Secondary

State of Solution: Concept

Marine Academy of Science and Technology, where individual testing will take place in classroom setting or outside if

necessary. ("Marine Academy of Science and Technology." Wikipedia.org.

Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 05 Aug. 2015.)

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Condition of Testing Stage: Not applicable

Tools and Equipment Required: Writing utensil and paper, alternate solutions

1. Present concept ideas to Jenkinson’s staff.

2. Record feedback.

3. Adjust direction of design if necessary.

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Tertiary

State of Solution: Separate parts (stationary in water)

Condition of Testing Stage: MAST, water tank (temperature=72-75°F, salinity= 23-27ppt,

pH=7.7-8 and DO=77-90%.)

Tools and Equipment Required: Materials for construction, fish tank, salt, water heater,

thermometer, dissolved oxygen kit, salinity kit, pH strip, baking soda, tube

1. Fill a fish tank with water.

2. Heat water to 72-75°F using water heater. Test using thermometer.

4. Add salt to water to reach salinity of 23-27ppt. Test using salinity kit.

5. Add baking soda to water to change pH. Test using pH strip.

6. Blow air into tube in water to get dissolved oxygen 77-90%. Test using dissolved oxygen kit.

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7. Drop each material in a leave for 24 hours.

8. Record results about flotation and durability of materials.

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Tertiary

State of Solution: Separate parts (stationary)

Condition of Testing Stage: MAST classroom

Tools and Equipment Required: Materials for construction, garden shovel

1. Scratch materials with garden shovel to simulate claws.

2. Record results about durability and material debris.

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Tertiary

State of Solution: Stationary in water

Condition of Testing Stage: MAST, water tank (temperature=72-75°F, salinity= 23-27ppt,

pH=7.7-8 and DO=77-90%.)

Tools and Equipment Required: Fish tank, Main body structure material, weights (10-25 lbs.)

1. Drop structure in tank.

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2. Add ten pounds on edge.

3. Add ten pounds in middle.

4. Add ten pounds on edge.

5. Continue process up to three 25 pounds on each side (left, middle, side)

6. Record Stability information.

Testing Type: Comparison

Testing Stage: Tertiary

State of Solution: Separate parts (stationary), model

Condition of Testing Stage: Not applicable

Tools and Equipment Required: Models, materials, presentation boards/slides

1. Each member presents individual concepts.

2. Use models and materials to aid presentation.

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3. Send Alternate Solution Survey to complete on each design.

4. Inquire 5 days later which design has been chosen.

Final Testing Procedures

Testing Type: Exploratory

Testing Stage: Quaternary

State of Solution: Concept (in process of being built)

Condition of Testing Stage: Not applicable

Tools and Equipment Required: Writing utensil and paper

Outside and top view of tank where final testing will take place. (Keller, Cassy. Tank Outside and Top. 2015. Jenkinson's Aquarium.. 2015.)

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1. Discus final solution chosen and any adjustments necessary.

2. Record information.

Testing Type: Assessment

Testing Stage: Quaternary

State of Solution: Stationary parts (In process of being build)

Condition of Testing Stage: Not applicable

Tools and Equipment Required: Parts, computer

1. Send weekly reports to Jenkinson’s Katie Canady (kcanady@jenkinsons.com) on progress.

Include pictures and any requests.

2. Change parts as necessary.

Testing Type: Validation

Testing Stage: Quaternary

State of Solution: Separate parts (stationary in and out of water)

Condition of Testing Stage: Jenkinson’s aquarium tank (temperature=72-75°F, salinity= 23-

27ppt, pH=7.7-8 and DO=77-90%.)

Tools and Equipment Required: Parts

1. Hold one part in the tank for Ace to see.

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2. Continue step 1 with other parts.

3. When Ace is out of the tank, place parts in front of her.

4. Lift Ace onto platform.

5. Assemble parts into final product and install it in the tank.

6. Put food on it 24 hours after it is assembled.

7. Put Ace on it 24 hours after it is assembled.

8. Put Ace on it and brush her 48 hours after it is assembled.

9. Advise Jenkinson’s staff to continue steps 6-7 and update you on the progress.

10. Send Final Solution Survey to Jenkinson’s to complete.

11. Record any changes that need to be made.

Testing Type: Comparison

Testing Stage: Quaternary

State of Solution: Stationary

Condition of Testing Stage: Jenkinson’s aquarium tank (temperature=72-75°F, salinity= 23-

27ppt, pH=7.7-8 and DO=77-90%.)

Tools and Equipment Required: Product, turtle food, brush

1. Compare different ways of acclamation to product.

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2. Brush Ace on platform. Observe behavior.

3. Feed Ace of platform. Observe behavior.

4. Determine which method to use primarily based on nervous behavior.

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Alternate Solution Survey: http://surveynuts.com/code

Code: Ace

Alternate Solution Survey (Printable Version)

Does the design lie at the correct depth?

Yes.

It needs to be slightly adjusted.

No.

Does the design use acceptable materials?

Yes.

There are better choices for material.

No.

Is the design an acceptable size?

Yes.

No.

I would like it to be smaller.

I would like it to be larger.

Other

Is the design aesthetically pleasing?

Yes.

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It is okay.

No.

Other

Does the design meet the needs of Ace?

Yes.

Some, but not all.

No.

Other

Can you see the design adapting to fit Ace's needs?

Yes.

Maybe.

No.

Whose design would best solve the problem?

Liam Kearney.

Duncan Winning.

Cassy Keller.

A combination.

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Final Solution Survey: http://surveynuts.com/code

Code: Ace Final

Final Solution Survey (Printable Version)

Is the product useful?

Yes.

Somewhat.

Not yet.

No.

Other

Is the product pleasing to the eye?

Yes.

Somewhat.

No.

Other

Is the product different from other turtle docks or devices used in the past?

Yes, completely.

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Yes, mostly.

No.

I do not know.

Other

Is the product in any way costing Jenkinson's Aquarium to lose money.

Yes, a lot.

Yes, insignificant amounts.

No.

Other

Do you think other aquariums would be interested in this product?

Yes.

Maybe.

No.

Other

Is Ace comfortable with the product or becoming used to it?

Yes, she is using it on her own.

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Yes, when she is put on it.

Yes, she is slowly warming up to it.

No, but she is curious.

No, she is not showing any signs of interest.

No, she is scared of it.

Other

Do you wish the product had any other functions or features?

No. (If yes answer below)

Yes:

Other questions, comments, or concerns:

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Work Cited

"Create Your Online Survey." Surveynuts.com. Mentions Légales Société, n.d. Web. 20 Aug.

2015.

Keller, Cassy. Tank Outside and Top. 2015. Jenkinson's Aquarium.. 2015.

"Marine Academy of Science and Technology." Wikipedia.org. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d.

Web. 05 Aug. 2015.