What Is Task Analysis?
Task analysis is any process of assessing what a user does and why, step by step, and using this information to design a new system or analyze an existing system. The term task analysis refers to a methodology that can be carried out by many specific techniques. These techniques are used to describe or evaluate the interactions between the humans and the equipment or machines. They can be used to make a step-by-step comparison of the capabilities and limitations of the operator with the requirements of the system. The resulting information is useful for designing not only equipment, but also procedures and training.
