The first step in a Q-Assessor sort requires the subject to read each statement in turn and then assign it to one of three categories: “Agree,” “Uncertain,” and “Disagree.” The statements display on the right side, and three buttons let the subject declare their view of the statement. The “Agree” button moves the statement into the top “Agree” section on the right, while the other two buttons have similar effects.

The number of remaining statements updates with each step directly under the buttons. Subjects can change their minds by clicking on the “Reassign” buttons by any statement, which puts the statement back in the evaluation box where the subject can then click whatever assignment button they prefer.