MOBCOM Midterm Flashcards by LUIS KEINE CERTEZA

What is the primary goal of User-Centered Design?
a) To make products look visually appealing
b) To focus on system functionality
c) To prioritize the needs and experiences of the end user
d) To create a one-size-fits-all design

To prioritize the needs and experiences of the end user

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Who is credited with coining the term “User Experience”?
a) Steve Jobs
b) Don Norman
c) Bill Gates
d) Alan Turing

Don Norman

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According to Steve Jobs, design is primarily about:
a) Aesthetic appeal
b) Functionality
c) Adding complex features
d) Creating a product manual

Functionality

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What is usability in the context of HCI?
a) The ability of a product to be easily learned and used by its intended users
b) How visually appealing a product is
c) The study of computer hardware efficiency
d) None of the above

The ability of a product to be easily learned and used by its intended users

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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of focusing on User Experience (UX)?
a) Increases customer satisfaction
b) Reduces development costs
c) Creates a uniform experience for all users
d) Improves return on investment (ROI)

Creates a uniform experience for all users

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What does HCI stand for?
a) Human Communication Interaction
b) Human-Computer Interface
c) Human-Computer Interaction
d) Human-Centered Integration

Human-Computer Interaction

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Which of the following is a tool used to express designs visually in UX design?
a) Flowcharts
b) Pseudocode
c) Wireframes
d) Source Code

Wireframes

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Which of these is an advantage of using wireframes in UX design?
a) They require no team collaboration
b) They identify user interface issues quickly without coding
c) They provide a final, polished design
d) They are only useful for mobile applications

They identify user interface issues quickly without coding

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A “user” in UX design is:
a) Always a person from the same demographic
b) The ideal customer imagined during product creation
c) Any individual who interacts with the product or system
d) The person who designed the product

Any individual who interacts with the product or system

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User Experience (UX) influences which of the following aspects of a product?
a) Functionality and access
b) Marketing strategy
c) Financial management
d) Coding style

Functionality and access

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focuses on:
a) The efficiency of algorithms
b) The interaction between people and computer systems
c) Hardware advancements in computing
d) Enhancing backend programming

The interaction between people and computer systems

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Which statement best describes User Experience (UX)?
a) It refers to the backend development of a product
b) It is the visual appeal of the product
c) It is the overall interaction and feelings a user has with a product
d) It’s solely about the technical capabilities of a product

It is the overall interaction and feelings a user has with a product

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In HCI, what is one of the key challenges of defining a “user”?
a) There is no single user type; users vary widely in needs and preferences
b) Users typically have the same technological skills
c) All users follow a standardized design guideline
d) Users are usually involved in the coding process

There is no single user type; users vary widely in needs and preferences

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What is the purpose of usability testing in UX design?
a) To test the product’s coding efficiency
b) To assess the visual appeal of the product
c) To ensure that users can effectively use the product
d) To increase the speed of the development process

To ensure that users can effectively use the product

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Which of these is a characteristic of a well-designed product?
a) Complicated user instructions
b) Difficult navigation paths
c) Intuitive and user-friendly interface
d) Complex interactions that require training

Intuitive and user-friendly interface

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What does a “user-centered design approach” emphasize in the design process?
a) The technology and tools used in development
b) The goals and preferences of the end users
c) The preferences of the design team
d) The speed and cost of production

The goals and preferences of the end users

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Which of the following is NOT typically a focus in UX design?
a) Interaction design
b) Hardware performance
c) Visual appeal
d) Accessibility

Hardware performance

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Why is user feedback crucial in the UX design process?
a) It increases the aesthetic quality of the design
b) It reduces the cost of testing
c) It helps identify issues that affect usability
d) It limits the scope of development

It helps identify issues that affect usability

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Which of the following is an example of human-computer interaction?
a) A user sending an email using a computer
b) A team designing a new algorithm
c) Two users talking over the phone
d) A developer creating a new software library

A user sending an email using a computer

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What is a primary benefit of designing with HCI principles in mind?
a) Improved computational speed
b) Enhanced user satisfaction and usability
c) Reduced need for updates
d) Increased technical complexity

Enhanced user satisfaction and usability

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Which of these is a direct outcome of focusing on UX in product development?
a) Reduced user engagement
b) Higher customer loyalty
c) Increased product complexity
d) Less time required for testing

Higher customer loyalty

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“Paper Prototypes” are used in UX design because:
a) They are the final product
b) They allow designers to code quickly
c) They are a low-cost way to visualize ideas
d) They are created after the final design is complete

They are a low-cost way to visualize ideas

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Which statement best describes “Wireframes”?
a) They are detailed, color-rendered designs
b) They are basic outlines of a product’s interface without final visuals
c) They are the final version of a product’s UI
d) They are only used for back-end programming

They are basic outlines of a product’s interface without final visuals

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In UX, why is “accessibility” an essential factor to consider?
a) It allows only certain users to access the system
b) It ensures the product is usable by people with varying abilities
c) It limits the types of users who can use the system
d) It focuses on the aesthetic appeal of the interface

It ensures the product is usable by people with varying abilities

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What does "functionality" refer to in the context of UX? a) How quickly the product loads b) How well the product meets user needs and performs tasks c) The overall look and feel of the product d) The cost of developing the product

How well the product meets user needs and performs tasks

Which of the following best defines the term "user interface" (UI)? a) The appearance of a product’s packaging b) The coding structure of a software application c) The space where interactions between users and a product occur d) The marketing strategy for a product

The space where interactions between users and a product occur

"Human-Computer Interaction" (HCI) is best described as: a) The study of programming languages b) The study of network security c) The study of interactions between humans and computers d) The study of hardware components

The study of interactions between humans and computers

The ultimate goal of UX design is to: a) Increase sales through aggressive marketing b) Create a seamless and satisfying experience for the user c) Design software only for expert users d) Develop highly complex features

Create a seamless and satisfying experience for the user

Which of these is NOT a common method used to evaluate UX? a) Surveys and feedback forms b) Code reviews c) Usability testing d) User observation

Code reviews

Which principle emphasizes making products easy and natural for users to learn? a) Aesthetics b) Accessibility c) Usability d) Coding efficiency

Usability

Who coined the term "User Experience"? A) Steve Jobs B) Don Norman C) Alan Turing D) Tim Berners-Lee

Don Norman

What is a primary goal of User Experience (UX) design? A) To make products as complicated as possible B) To ensure users find value and satisfaction C) To focus solely on visual design D) To eliminate the need for user feedback

To ensure users find value and satisfaction

What is a key principle of usability in UX design? A) Complexity B) Redundancy C) Efficiency D) Ambiguity

Efficiency

Which UX principle focuses on maintaining uniformity in design elements? A) Usability B) Clarity C) Consistency D) Flexibility

Consistency

In Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), what does "interaction" refer to? A) Communication between humans and computers B) Design of computer hardware C) User training programs D) Social media engagement

Communication between humans and computers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of usability? A) Safe to use B) Easy to learn C) Complicated interface D) Efficient to use

Complicated interface

What is the importance of user personas in UX design? A) To generalize all users into one profile B) To empathize with the audience and guide design decisions C) To replace user testing D) To limit research methods

To empathize with the audience and guide design decisions

What is the focus of Information Architecture (IA) in UX? A) Organizing and labeling content for easy navigation B) Developing computer hardware C) Visual appeal D) Avoiding user input

Organizing and labeling content for easy navigation

Which principle ensures users are informed about the outcomes of their actions? A) Simplicity B) Affordance C) Feedback D) Discoverability

Feedback

HCI primarily aims to create systems that are: A) Complex and expensive B) Easy to use and intuitive C) Only usable by experts D) Solely focused on aesthetics

Easy to use and intuitive

Which term describes the user’s overall interaction experience, including usability, accessibility, and satisfaction? A) Visual Design B) UI C) UX D) Interaction Design

What is the main purpose of wireframing in UX design? A) To finalize the color scheme B) To outline functionality before visual design C) To test the final product with users D) To increase product costs

To outline functionality before visual design

Which of the following is an example of a bad design in HCI? A) Simple ATM interface B) Confusing parking signs C) Clear website navigation D) Easy-to-read fonts

Confusing parking signs

In the UX design process, what does user research help with? A) Removing user feedback B) Understanding user needs and preferences C) Focusing only on aesthetics D) Avoiding the creation of user personas

Understanding user needs and preferences

Which of the following is essential for interaction design in UX? A) Unpredictable controls B) Clear and intuitive user engagement C) Increasing cognitive load D) Limiting user accessibility

Clear and intuitive user engagement

What does the term "HCI" stand for? A) Human-Controlled Interface B) Human-Computer Interaction C) Hardware Control Interaction D) Human Collaboration Interface

Human-Computer Interaction

Why is visual design important in UX? A) It is the only aspect of UX that matters B) It affects user perception and engagement C) It is purely decorative and not functional D) It replaces usability and functionality

It affects user perception and engagement

What does "affordance" in UX design refer to? A) The overall color scheme of a product B) The ability of an element to suggest its function C) The security of a product D) Reducing the product’s cost

The ability of an element to suggest its function

Which UX principle emphasizes removing unnecessary complexity? A) Simplicity and Clarity B) Redundancy C) Affordability D) Flexibility

Simplicity and Clarity

What is the primary role of prototypes in the UX design process? A) To finalize the design B) To test interactions and gather user feedback C) To remove user input D) To increase development time

To test interactions and gather user feedback

Which field is NOT typically involved in Human-Computer Interaction? A) Cognitive Psychology B) Computer Science C) Geology D) Engineering

Geology

What does "HCI" prioritize in designing interfaces? A) User needs and preferences B) Developer preferences C) Only aesthetic elements D) Complexity of use

User needs and preferences

What is a key challenge in HCI? A) Reducing system functionality B) Designing interfaces without user feedback C) Making technology accessible and effective for users D) Ignoring usability testing

Making technology accessible and effective for users

Which is NOT a usability goal? A) Safety B) Learnability C) Memorability D) Cost-effectiveness

Cost-effectiveness

What is an essential aspect of user research in UX? A) Gathering data on user needs, preferences, and pain points B) Increasing the number of features C) Avoiding user personas D) Focusing only on functionality

Gathering data on user needs, preferences, and pain points

Which concept involves creating fictional representations of target users? A) Wireframing B) User Stories C) Personas D) Feedback Loops

Personas

Which of the following best defines Information Architecture (IA)? A) The overall aesthetics of a product B) The organization and labeling of content for navigation C) The graphic elements used in an interface D) The coding of the product

The organization and labeling of content for navigation

What is the primary difference between UI and UX? A) UX is focused on design, while UI is focused on user needs B) UI refers to the look, while UX refers to the overall user experience C) UI is about usability, UX is about layout D) UX is only concerned with color schemes

UI refers to the look, while UX refers to the overall user experience

Which of the following is a discipline that contributes to HCI? A) Mechanical Engineering B) Linguistics C) Chemistry D) Astronomy

Linguistics

What is the focus of Interaction Design? A) Determining system colors B) Designing controls that facilitate user engagement C) Writing user guides D) Removing accessibility features

Designing controls that facilitate user engagement

Which usability principle is demonstrated when a website shows a loading spinner? A) Feedback B) Simplicity C) Affordance D) Consistency

Feedback

Which of the following is considered an example of bad design in HCI? A) Easy-to-read fonts on mobile devices B) Clear layout with sufficient white space C) Busy screens with ads and unclear navigation D) Intuitive touchscreen controls

Busy screens with ads and unclear navigation

What does "memorability" refer to in UX usability goals? A) Users can remember how to use the product easily B) Users are required to memorize complex commands C) The interface layout constantly changes D) Users are required to complete training

Users can remember how to use the product easily

Which of the following statements is NOT true about UX design? A) It focuses on enhancing user satisfaction B) It ignores user feedback once a product is live C) It encompasses usability, accessibility, and satisfaction D) It involves user research to inform design decisions

It ignores user feedback once a product is live

What is "usability testing" in UX design? A) Ensuring all aesthetic elements are finalized B) Observing users interact with a prototype to improve the product C) Removing unnecessary features D) Focusing only on backend code quality

Observing users interact with a prototype to improve the product

Which of these is a usability goal aimed at reducing user errors? A) Memorability B) Safety C) Cost-effectiveness D) Aesthetics

Safety

In HCI, "user-centered design" involves: A) Creating systems without user input B) Focusing only on technology constraints C) Involving users at every stage of the design process D) Designing only for advanced users

Involving users at every stage of the design process

What is the primary purpose of feedback in an interface? A) To inform the user about the result of their action B) To limit user control C) To increase complexity in design D) To distract the user

To inform the user about the result of their action

Which of the following is NOT an example of feedback in UX? A) A button changes color when clicked B) An error message displays for incorrect input C) Unlabeled navigation icons D) A loading animation appears

Unlabeled navigation icons

Which of the following can reduce cognitive load in interface design? A) Overloading the user with multiple features B) Using consistent iconography and clear layout C) Placing unrelated actions in random order D) Hiding all navigation options

Using consistent iconography and clear layout

1. What organization is responsible for standardizing ECMAScript? A) IEEE B) W3C C) ISO D) ECMA

ECMA

In what year was ECMAScript 1, the first standardized version of JavaScript, released? A) 1995 B) 1996 C) 1997 D) 1999

1997

Which ECMAScript version introduced strict mode and JSON support? A) ES3 B) ES4 C) ES5 D) ES6

ES5

Which of the following is NOT a feature of ES6 (ECMAScript 2015)? A) Arrow functions B) Template literals C) includes method for arrays D) Classes

includes method for arrays (introduced in ES7)

The keywords let and const introduced in ES6 provide which of the following advantages? A) Block scoping B) Automatic hoisting C) Global scope only D) Lack of reassignability

Block scoping

Which of the following methods introduced in ES6 allows for better handling of asynchronous operations? A) setTimeout B) async/await C) Promises D) alert

Promises

What is the primary purpose of the arrow functions introduced in ES6? A) Provide a new way to declare classes B) Offer a shorthand syntax for functions and manage this context more predictably C) Allow nested loops D) Automatically scope variables

Offer a shorthand syntax for functions and manage this context more predictably

Which feature of ES6 is used to embed expressions into strings? A) Template literals B) Arrow functions C) Spread operator D) Rest parameters

Template literals

What does the Object.entries() method introduced in ES8 do? A) Returns all keys of an object as an array B) Returns all values of an object as an array C) Returns key-value pairs of an object as an array of arrays D) Deletes key-value pairs in an object

Returns key-value pairs of an object as an array of arrays

Which of the following was introduced in ES7 to check if an element exists in an array? A) find() B) findIndex() C) includes() D) some()

includes()

What feature does the spread operator ... introduced in ES6 offer? A) Combining two functions B) Separating strings into individual characters C) Expanding elements of an array or object into another D) Declaring variables

Expanding elements of an array or object into another

Which of these ECMAScript updates introduced async functions with async and await keywords? A) ES6 B) ES7 C) ES8 D) ES9

ES8

Which ES9 feature allows for asynchronous iteration in JavaScript? A) Promise.all B) async function() C) for-await-of D) Array.flat()

for-await-of

What does the Array.flat() method introduced in ES2019 do? A) Replaces array elements with null values B) Removes the last element of an array C) Flattens nested arrays to a specified depth D) Filters null elements from an array

Flattens nested arrays to a specified depth

In which ECMAScript update was the exponential operator ** introduced? A) ES6 B) ES7 C) ES8 D) ES9

ES7

What year was the first version of ECMAScript (ES1) released? A) 1995 B) 1996 C) 1997 D) 1998

1997

Which ECMAScript version introduced JSON support and strict mode? A) ES4 B) ES5 C) ES6 D) ES7

ES5

ECMAScript 6 (ES6) is also known as: A) ECMAScript 2012 B) ECMAScript 2015 C) ECMAScript 2018 D) ECMAScript 2017

ECMAScript 2015

Which feature in ES6 helps to manage this context in functions? A) Regular functions B) Arrow functions C) Template literals D) Object literals

Arrow functions

What is the scope of variables declared with let and const in ES6? A) Global scope B) Block scope C) Function scope D) Module scope

Block scope

Which feature in ES6 allows embedding expressions within string literals? A) Template literals B) Spread operator C) Destructuring D) Arrow functions

Template literals

Which of the following is a new collection type introduced in ES6? A) Array B) Object C) Set D) Tuple

Set

How does const differ from let in ES6? A) const is block-scoped, and let is function-scoped B) const cannot be reassigned, while let can C) const is globally scoped, and let is block-scoped D) There is no difference

const cannot be reassigned, while let can

Which ECMAScript version introduced the Array.prototype.includes() method? A) ES5 B) ES6 C) ES7 D) ES8

ES7

What does the spread operator ... allow you to do in ES6? A) Spread properties within objects only B) Combine two strings C) Expand arrays and objects within expressions D) Create a deep copy of an object

Expand arrays and objects within expressions

Which ECMAScript version introduced async/await syntax for handling asynchronous operations? A) ES5 B) ES6 C) ES7 D) ES8

ES8

The Symbol type was introduced in ES6. What is its primary purpose? A) To create unique identifiers for object properties B) To perform mathematical calculations C) To define constants D) To represent null values

To create unique identifiers for object properties

What does Object.entries() return in ES8? A) Array of object keys B) Array of object values C) Array of key-value pairs D) An object of key-value pairs

Array of key-value pairs

Which ES9 feature introduced the for-await-of loop? A) Asynchronous iteration B) Object cloning C) Array destructuring D) Functional programming

Asynchronous iteration

The method Object.fromEntries() was introduced in which version of ECMAScript? A) ES6 B) ES7 C) ES9 D) ES10

ES9

What does Array.prototype.flat() do in ES2019? A) Combines multiple arrays into one B) Flattens a nested array to a specified depth C) Maps over each element in an array D) Removes duplicates from an array

Flattens a nested array to a specified depth

What is a primary use of the Promise.prototype.finally() method introduced in ES9? A) Run code after a promise is resolved B) Run code after a promise is resolved or rejected C) Retry a promise D) Cancel a promise

Run code after a promise is resolved or rejected

Which ES6 feature allows assigning variables from an array or object with a concise syntax? A) Destructuring B) Spread operator C) Template literals D) Classes

Destructuring

In ES6, which keyword is used for defining classes? A) function B) var C) class D) define

class

What is the purpose of the default parameters feature introduced in ES6? A) To define the type of a parameter B) To set a default value for a parameter if none is provided C) To return the first parameter of a function D) To automatically declare variables

To set a default value for a parameter if none is provided

Which ES8 feature allows strings to be padded with additional characters? A) String.prototype.repeat() B) String.prototype.padStart() and padEnd() C) String.prototype.includes() D) String.prototype.trim()

String.prototype.padStart() and padEnd()

What does the Object.getOwnPropertyDescriptors() method introduced in ES8 return? A) Only the values of an object B) Only the keys of an object C) Descriptors for all properties of an object D) An array of all methods in an object

Descriptors for all properties of an object

What is a key feature of const variables in JavaScript? A) They cannot be reassigned once defined B) They can only be used in loops C) They are always global D) They do not allow object properties to change

They cannot be reassigned once defined

The Map object introduced in ES6 is primarily used for: A) Storing collections of data as key-value pairs B) Defining global variables C) Performing mathematical operations D) Iterating over arrays

Storing collections of data as key-value pairs

Which ES2019 feature simplifies accessing Symbol descriptions? A) Symbol.prototype.id B) Symbol.prototype.description C) Symbol.getId() D) Symbol.returnDescription()

Symbol.prototype.description

In what year was the first version of ECMAScript (ES1) released? A) 1995 B) 1996 C) 1997 D) 1998

1997

Who developed JavaScript in 1995 while working at Netscape? A) Tim Berners-Lee B) Brendan Eich C) Marc Andreessen D) Larry Page

Brendan Eich

In which year did Netscape submit JavaScript to ECMA International for standardization? A) 1995 B) 1996 C) 1997 D) 1998

1996

What year saw the release of ECMAScript 2, which primarily involved editorial changes? A) 1997 B) 1998 C) 1999 D) 2000

1998

. ECMAScript 3, a major update that introduced regular expressions and exception handling, was released in: A) 1998 B) 1999 C) 2000 D) 2001

1999

Which ECMAScript version, proposed in the mid-2000s, was abandoned due to stakeholder disagreements? A) ES3 B) ES4 C) ES5 D) ES6

ES4

Released in 2009, ECMAScript 5 introduced features such as strict mode and JSON support. What was the driving reason behind this update? A) To support Internet Explorer exclusively B) To add modern syntax for mobile development C) To make JavaScript more robust and browser-compatible D) To abandon support for Internet Explorer

To make JavaScript more robust and browser-compatible

In which year did ECMAScript 6 (ES6), also known as ECMAScript 2015, get officially released? A) 2014 B) 2015 C) 2016 D) 2017

2015

The includes() method for arrays was introduced in which ECMAScript version? A) ES5 B) ES6 C) ES7 D) ES8

ES7

Async/Await was introduced in which ECMAScript version? A) ES6 B) ES7 C) ES8 D) ES9

ES8

Which year saw the introduction of ES9, which brought features like asynchronous iteration and Promise.prototype.finally()? A) 2017 B) 2018 C) 2019 D) 2020

2018

ES10, released in 2019, introduced which method for flattening arrays? A) Array.prototype.flat() B) Array.prototype.join() C) Array.prototype.reduce() D) Array.prototype.slice()

Array.prototype.flat()

In what year did ECMAScript introduce BigInt and globalThis? A) 2018 B) 2019 C) 2020 D) 2021

2020

Which organization officially maintains the ECMAScript standard? A) IEEE B) ISO C) ECMA International D) W3C

ECMA International

JavaScript was initially created under which name by Brendan Eich? A) Mocha B) LiveScript C) ECMAScript D) ActionScript

Mocha

When was ECMAScript 2017 (ES8) officially released? A) 2015 B) 2016 C) 2017 D) 2018

2017

Who is credited with developing the concept of prototypal inheritance, a core part of JavaScript's object model? A) Douglas Crockford B) Brendan Eich C) Kyle Simpson D) Mark Miller

Brendan Eich

Which developer is known for promoting the "JavaScript: The Good Parts" philosophy? A) Brendan Eich B) Douglas Crockford C) Kyle Simpson D) Mathias Bynens

Douglas Crockford

n what year did JavaScript celebrate its 25th anniversary? A) 2020 B) 2021 C) 2022 D) 2019

2021

The concept of strict mode in JavaScript was introduced in ES5 in which year? A) 2008 B) 2009 C) 2010 D) 2011

2009