Task 1.6

Question 1

Usability Testing

Answer 1

And evaluative research method, in that it’s intended to evaluate a prototype or experience.

Question 2

Generative Research

Answer 2

AKA exploratory research.

Typically conducted upfront and helps designers build a better understanding of the problem space.

Question 3

Evaluative Research

Answer 3

Conducted throughout the design process to evaluate how well designers are solving a problem.

Question 4

Utility

Answer 4

The features and functionality needed to complete important tasks.

Question 5

Usability

Answer 5

How easy your project features are to use, as well as whether they bring satisfaction.

Question 6

Useful

Answer 6

Usability + Utility

It must address the functional and emotional requirements expressed by your target audience during exploratory research.

Question 7

Five Components of Usability

Answer 7

Created by Jakob Nielsen

Learnability 
Efficiency 
Memorability 
Satisfaction 
Errors

Question 8

Moderated Tests

Answer 8

Required the direct presence of a researcher and/or observer to facilitate the test via a script.

Question 9

Unmoderated Tests

Answer 9

They don’t require the physical presence of a moderator and are, instead, conducted asynchronously online using a variety of specialized tools.

Question 10

Usability Test Formats

Answer 10

Direct tasks and scenario tasks.

Question 11

Direct Tasks

Answer 11

Give specific instructions to complete a desired action without any additional context.

Question 12

Scenario Tasks

Answer 12

Add real-world context to task instructions. Scenario tasks are more common, as they provide a realistic element to usability testing.