MOBCOM Midterm Flashcards
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
Who is credited with coining the term “User Experience”?
a) Steve Jobs
b) Don Norman
c) Bill Gates
d) Alan Turing
Don Norman
According to Steve Jobs, design is primarily about:
a) Aesthetic appeal
b) Functionality
c) Adding complex features
d) Creating a product manual
Functionality
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
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
What does HCI stand for?
a) Human Communication Interaction
b) Human-Computer Interface
c) Human-Computer Interaction
d) Human-Centered Integration
Human-Computer Interaction
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
UX
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