TOpic 7.2: Usability

Question 1

usability

Answer 1

usability is the extent to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve specific goals effectively.

Question 2

objectives

Answer 2

Usefulness: The product enables users to achieve the goals that it was designed to carry out
Effectiveness: The product is easy to use and it can be used with few or no errors
Learnability: The system for operating the product is easy to learn and users can understand how to use it after a reasonable amount of training. Easy to re-learn as well.
Attitude: User’s perception, feelings and opinions of the product.

Question 3

Intuitive logic and organisation

Answer 3

Intuitive product interfaces make sense for the user - they do not require any special training or require much memorization to use.

Question 4

Low memory burden

Answer 4

Successful designs do not require the user to memorise complex steps or how to use a device

Question 5

Mapping

Answer 5

Relates to the correspondence between the layout of the controls and their required action.

Question 6

Simplicity

Answer 6

Most consumers want a product that is simple and easy to use.