Based on feedback from respondents and government agencies, the Census Bureau identified topics on the American Community Survey (ACS) that may require changes or additions. To evaluate these potential changes, new or modified questions are pretested using cognitive testing methods before being added to the actual survey. The Census Bureau contracted with Westat to conduct the cognitive testing of the revised questions included in the 2016 ACS Content Test. The first round of cognitive testing took place from June 17 through August 8, 2014 and covered the following topics:

• Hispanic origin and race
• Telephone service
• Computer and Internet use
• Health insurance
• Commuting mode
• Time of arrival at work
• Number of weeks worked
• Class of worker
• Industry and occupation
• Retirement income

 This report summarizes the results from the first round of cognitive testing.