The comparison of mobile devices to computers for web-based assessments

• Used a questionnaire that was not optimized for the device used to complete it.
• Assessed web-based assessment using score, usability ratings, and time.
• Smart phones took longer to complete than computers.
• Smart phones were rated as less usable than computers.
• No difference in personality scores between two devices.

This research investigated the completing of a web-based personality assessment using smart phones and computers. Data were collected from 47 undergraduate students using a within subjects design. Results indicated that the usability and the time to complete the assessment of a web-based non-optimized questionnaire is significantly different when completed with a smart phone versus a computer. However, there were no significant differences in personality scores.