Exhibit User Testing

OMB Control No.: 1405-0193

EXPIRES: 4-30-2021

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE: 7 minutes

SV-2017-0009

Pre-Program Start:

General Familiarity with the Department: (five point scale from disagree to agreed)

1. I am familiar with the Department of State and its responsibilities.

2. I generally know what a diplomat does in U.S. embassies abroad.

3. I am interested in international relations and foreign affairs.

Post Program Start:

General Familiarity with the Department: (five point scale from disagree to agreed)

1. Because of the simulation, I am more familiar with the Department of State and its responsibilities.

2. Because of the simulation, I have a better understanding of what a diplomat does in U.S. embassies abroad.

3. Because of the simulation, I am more interested in international relations and foreign affairs.

4. I would like to participate in another simulation, or a similar activity (Model UN, foreign affairs club).

5. I would be interested in pursuing an internship or career at the U.S. Department of State.   

6. Because of the simulation, I sharpened skills necessary to be a successful diplomat, like negotiation, listening, and patience.  

7. I would be interested in visiting the U.S. Diplomacy Center Museum when it is completed.  

8. I felt that the simulation was a valuable experience.  

What source(s) do you get your news from?

○ Twitter   

○ Facebook

○ T.V.

○ Newspaper   

○ Online publications

○ Friends/Family  

○ Podcast

○ Newsletter   

○ Facebook

○ Magazine

○Instagram

○ Reddit

○ Radio

○ Other: __________________

What skills have you utilized in the simulation today?

○ Patience  

○ Listening

○ Communication  

○ Time-Management

○ Critical Thinking  

○ Public Speaking

○ Other

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7 minutes including time required for searching existing data sources, gathering the necessary documentation, providing the information and/or documents required, and reviewing the final collection.  You do not have to supply this information unless this collection displays a currently valid OMB control number.  If you have comments on the accuracy of this burden estimate and/or recommendations for reducing it please send them by mail: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs (PA/EX), 2201 C St NW, Washington, DC 20520, or email: Carimanda Baynard ([email protected]) and cc [email protected].

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