This document provides information and guidelines about pilot testing a survey instrument. It explains that pilot testing involves trying out the survey on a small number of respondents similar to the actual target population to check for issues like unclear wording, questions that make people uncomfortable, and length of time to complete the survey. The document recommends pilot testing with at least 25-75 people and includes tips for conducting a retrospective interview after respondents complete the survey to get feedback on their understanding of each question.