Free AI tool

Tree Test Task Generator

Paste your navigation hierarchy. Get 6-8 realistic task scenarios ready for a tree test — written in real-world language, not your category names.

Your navigation tree
Paste an indented hierarchy. Use 2 spaces or tabs for nesting.
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How to use the generated tasks

  1. Review each task — does it match a real user goal in your product?
  2. Refine the wording if it's too generic or doesn't fit your audience.
  3. Drop ambiguous tasks (where two paths could be "right") unless you specifically want to test ambiguity.
  4. Aim for 6-8 final tasks — enough for signal, few enough to avoid participant fatigue.
  5. Run them as a tree test on ValidateThat or any tree-testing tool.

What makes a good tree test task?

  • Real-world scenarios — "You want to..." not "Click on..."
  • Avoid the tree's exact words — test the user's mental model, not their reading
  • Clear correct answer — there should be one expected destination
  • Mix of difficulty — easy tasks build confidence, hard ones reveal IA gaps
  • Cover edge cases — items that could plausibly live in multiple categories