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UX08 | Mobile Flashcards

1
Q

Which type of device is currently dominating over PC devices and is estimated to have over 6 billion users by 2020?

A

Mobile Devices

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2
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What is a compute program built to perform a certain set of functions or tasks called?

Ex: Word, Excel, Google Chrome, Spotify

A

Software Application

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3
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What is it called when something is built for websites using programming language HTML, CSS, JS (javascript)?

A

Web Applications

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A website that adjusts its layout based on the device being used is called what?

A

Responsive Website

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5
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A website that works on all devices increases what?

A

Efficiency

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6
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A specifically built for mobile and is usually built in conjunction with a desktop site is called what?

A

Mobile Website

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7
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Software applications built specifically for use on a mobile device are called what?

HINT:
They run on Android and IOS

A

Native App

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8
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Fill in the blanks:

Android apps are built using BLANK, while IOS are built using BLANK.

A

Android apps are built using Javascript, while IOS are built using swift.

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9
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Native apps are expensive to build and have a relatively smaller audience so why are they built?

A

Because they are optimized for the capability of smart phones.

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10
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What 4 points should you take into account to ensure that your company/business truly needs a mobile app?

HINT: UXDI checklist

A 
1. Volume
Do you have a lot of users? 
2. Frequency 
How often do they use the app? 
3. Unique
Does your app need native capabilities a web app won't provide
4. Cost
Is the cost of building and maintaining worth the benefits?
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11
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What % of apps are deleted after downloaded?

A

25%

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12
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What % of time spent on mobile phones occurs in the top 5 used apps? Ex: Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, FB Messenger)

A

85%

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13
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What % of time spent on mobile phones occur in a single app? What app?

A

45% and Whatsapp

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14
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What are the 4 different application types?

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Utility, Process, Consumption and Commerce

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15
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Which application type is simple and structured? Ex. Suntrust app, Gmail calendar, Whatsapp, Uber, Ryanair, FB messenger.

A

Utility Apps

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16
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Which application type is complex and structured? Ex. Insurance claim, Rightmove, Zoopla, Ryanair.

A

Process Apps

17
Q

Which application type is simple and random? Ex. Dailymail, Netflix, Facebook, Spotify, Houz

A

Consumption Apps

18
Q

Which application type is complex and random? Ex. Boots, Amazon, Asos, Walmart, Wiggle

A

Commerce Apps

19
Q

What’s it called when you separate parts of an app that do different things for example Facebook is a consumption app but the FB messenger best fits under utility.

A

App Unbundling

20
Q

What defines the actions taken within software to execute the task at hand using a mobile device?

A

Mobile Flow

21
Q

What are the two types of mobile flows?

A

Linear sequence and Non Linear sequence

22
Q

What’s it called when you have to flow through an application in a specific set of steps?

A

Linear Sequence

23
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What’s it called when you can flow through an application in any step allowing the user more freedom?

A

Non Linear sequence

24
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This model uses a single central screen which acts to enable the user to explore different sections of the app. If you wish to shift from one section to another – you must do so via the hub. This is a good way of minimizing onscreen noise and works very well for apps that are more concerned with task execution than presenting large volumes of content. What is this called?

A

Hub and Spoke Navigation

25
Q

Below are all examples of when you should use which type of navigational method?

  1. When users desire focus on a single application or task at a time.
  2. When presenting an overview of the applications, tasks, or content available, with the ability to drill in for detail.
  3. In cases where a user’s device is limited in screen real estate.
A

Hub and Spoke

26
Q

Tabs, floating buttons, off-canvas, content as navigation and blended are all examples of what?

A

Navigational patterns

27
Q

Which application type would use the navigation characteristics described below?

Floating button for primary actions and off-canvas for settings and other non essential functions. Too much navigation is a downfall for this type of app.

A

Utility apps

28
Q

Which application type would use the navigation characteristics described below?

Content as navigation and tabs and all secondary options off-canvas.

A

Consumption apps

29
Q

Which application type would use the navigation characteristics described below?

All navigation off canvas which takes them to appropriate sections.

A

Commerce

30
Q

Which application type would use the navigation characteristics described below?

Can either use hub and spoke method or a linear sequence.

A

Process apps

31
Q

What allow users to enter text into a UI and typically appear in forms and dialogs?

Ex. Email keyboard pops up when entering in email address on a form.

They reduce workload for users, reduces errors and are used in HTML5, IOS and Android devices.

A

Input types

32
Q

What promotes cognitive ease and can help remove friction from the process of completing mundane tasks by taking the burden of choice off the user?

Ex. Using Geolocation to automatically enter in a users location without them having to enter it themselves.

A

Smart defaults

33
Q

Fill in the blank. Typically, designers should prioritize BLANK over navigation. Navigation should be accessible but secondary.

A

Content

34
Q

What are the areas of a web page that users on touch devices can interact with called? These should be kept big and chunky.

A

Tap Targets

35
Q

What helps with the discovery, perceivability, and flow of your mobile app? List view, detailed list view, thumbnail view, grid view and map view are all examples of this.

A

Displaying content

36
Q

What is the action of notifying someone or something? .

A

Notifications

37
Q

What is used to indicate that a screen is loading? These are perceived as being shorter in duration when compared against a blank screen (our control) and a spinner but not by much.

A

Skeleton State or Skeleton Screen

38
Q

Users use what % of their thumbs for large screen mobile navigation?

A

75%

39
Q

Best navigation for large screens on mobile devices are buttons which are primarily close to which finger?

A

Thumb. The closer the button is to your thumb, the easier it is for the user.

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