Describe the Testing Setup

Point out and describe the equipment. Let the participants know whether they will be staying where they are, moving to another room, and so on. Locate the restrooms. Let them know if:
- People are watching from behind a one-way mirror or from another room via cameras. Do not get cute here and say "Oh that old thing. It's just so we can see all sides of the equipment."
■ The session is being recorded. It is never a good idea to lie to participants about being observed or recorded in order twt to make them nervous.
First of all, it is not ethical. Second, once the test starts, almost all participants forget their concerns about being watched and recorded, depending on the testing environment.