Week 8

Question 1

Why should we think about usability?
a : Because everybody is doing it
b : Increase productivity and customer satisfaction
c : To make the product beautiful
d : None of the above

Answer 1

b : Increase productivity and customer satisfaction

Question 2

Usability Testing should be done after project design phase only
a : true
b : false

Answer 2

false

Question 3

Which of the following are the two best ways of prioritizing usability problems?
a : First encountered and last encountered
b : Problem severity and problem length
c : Problem frequency and problem severity
d : Most confusing and least confusing

Answer 3

c : Problem frequency and problem severity

Question 4

Red text should not be used on a blue background because:
a : These are not browser safe colours
b : It has patriotic meaning for those in the U.S
c : It will be fuzzy to read
d : All of the above

Answer 4

c : It will be fuzzy to read

Question 5

The very best kind of ‘Help’ is:
a : Online tutorials
b : Reference manuals
c : Help desk
d : Needing none at all

Answer 5

d : Needing none at all

Question 6

In the earliest stages of interface design, the best strategy for the use of colour is:
a : Use as many colours as possible
b : Avoid bright colours
c : Use no colours at all
d : Avoid saturated red and blues

Answer 6

c : Use no colours at all

Question 7

When should a developer apply usability principles?
a : Early in the SDLC
b : We dont need usability!
c : After selling the product
d : None of the above

Answer 7

a : Early in the SDLC

Question 8

You have to address a usability issue pertaining to a software interface. You will provide solutions after understanding:
a : How your friends use the software?
b : How the developer uses the software?
c : How the users use the software?
d : How you use the software?

Answer 8

c : How the users use the software?