Question 1

An interface can be best described as a bridge between:

Question 2
Why is it helpful to rely on real world models within interface design? Choose the
best answer.
Real world models are already familiar to a user, and therefore can help
make the user’s experience much more seamless.

Question 3
Which of the following examples are considered real world models?
All of the above.

Question 4
What is the rule of thumb for organizing content within an interface?
??? (NOT along a grid) ???

Question 5
While user interactions should occur in as few steps as possible, in what
situation might an extra step be appropriate?
withdrawing a large sum of money from an ATM.

Question 6
Which physical relationship is NOT a factor for designing an interface?
the relative position of one user to another.

Question 7
Why is it important for the interface to react immediately when a user carries
out an action? Choose the best answer.
The user needs confirmation from the interface that the system is working.

Question 8
Context-specific design is best defined as:
Shaping a design to reflect differences in content, goals, and users.
Question 1
Choose the heuristic that best applies to the following example: the dreaded spinning circle on
YouTube.

Visibility of system status

Question 2
Choose the heuristic that best applies to the following example: an automated chatbot “therapy” app
that sends you warm, positive text messages throughout the day.
Match between system and the real world

Question 3
Choose the heuristic that best applies to the following example: Gmail’s notification when you have
forgotten to attach a document to an outgoing email.
Error prevention

Question 4
Choose the heuristic that best applies to the following example: Google’s advanced image search.

Flexibility and efficiency of use

Question 5
Consistency and standards (?)
Question 1
It is more economical to develop.
Website

Question 2
It can be viewed across different devices and platforms.
Website

Question 3
It can be displayed on any device.
Website

Question 4
It is easy to share content with others.
Website

Question 5
Its content can be easily indexed by search engines.
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Website

Question 6
It can be integrated into the operating system, allowing for access to advanced device capabilities, such as
fingerprint or iris scanners.
App

Question 7
It can be displayed only on the operating system it was designed for.
App

Question 8
It is easier to monetize.
Website
App

Question 9
It requires that users download and install it onto their devices.
App
Question 10
It’s easier to control how users can interact with and view content.
App

Question 1
True or False? Primary navigation menus should always appear horizontally at the top of a page.
False

Question 2
Look at the image taken of the navigation elements that appear at the top of the Coursera website.

The profile icon with the learner's name in the right hand corner of the image is an example of:
utility navigation

Question 3
Look at the image taken of the navigation elements that appear at the top of the Coursera website.

Why might have Coursera’s designers decided to permanently place a search field in this area?
Coursera’s outline of scope probably determined that search is an important functionality
requirement.

Question 4
Look at the image taken from a science course's description page on the Coursera platform.
This section, titled “You May Also Like," is an example of what kind of navigational element?
related content

Question 5
Look at the image taken of the navigation elements that appear at the top of the Coursera website.

What navigational system does the blue “Explore” button use?

Question 6
Looking at this page on the CalArts website, which of the following wayfinding functions does the
blue CalArts logo in the upper-left corner of the image accomplish?

Select all that apply.

0.8 / 1 point
It lets learners navigate back to the CalArts homepage.

Question 1
You have an important message that you want to share with the users of your website through a site
alert. In which of the following sections would it be the most appropriate for the site alert to appear?
header

Question 2
You want to deter visitors to your website from copying or re-using your content by posting a
copyright notice. In which of the following sections does a copyright notice usually appear?
footer

Question 3
Your website's business has multiple sponsors who are important contributors to the business and
need to be recognized as such, but you don't want the placement of their logos to supercede your
own. In which of the following sections would it be appropriate to ads or affiliate links for these
sponsors?
sidebar

Question 4
What is the advantage of an accordion on a website? Check all that apply.
0.6 / 1 point
The user gets a scannable overview of the scope of information.

Question 5
A client that runs a candy company has asked you to build a pop-up survey on their website to
determine which of their top 8 chocolate bars have users consumed in the last year. Which of the
following would be the most appropriate form element to collect this information?
checkbox

Question 6
A beer company has asked you to design a landing page for their website to ensure access is
restricted to users aged 21 and up—the landing page will prompt users to enter their birthdate.
Which of the following would be an appropriate form element to use?
date picker

Question 7
A software company would like to survey users about what mobile operating system they use most
often—Android, iOS, Windows, or “Other”. Which of the following would be an appropriate form
element to use?
radio

Question 8
An organic farmer has enlisted your services to help her augment her online ordering system for her
restaurant clients. She would like her users to be able to choose a specific quantity of fresh produce
from a list of what will be harvested that week. Which of the following would be an appropriate form
element to use?
number stepper

1.
Primarily non-visual:

 UX

2. Creates tangible, material results:

 UI

3. Development is driven by user behavior and feedback:

 UX

4. Rooted primarily in graphic design:

 UI

5. Generating solutions to elevate user engagement on a given website:

 UX

6. Making decisions to define the form, aesthetics, and look and feel of a site:

 UI

7. Concerned with how a user chooses to navigate through a website:

 UX
8. Rooted in research, planning, and testing:

 UX

9. An interface can be best described as a bridge between:

 a user and content

10. Why is it helpful to rely on real-world models within interface design?

 Real world models are already familiar to a user, and therefore can help make the user’s
experience much more seamless.

11. Which of the following examples are considered real world models?

 All of the above.

12. What is the rule of thumb for organizing content within an interface?

 Along a grid

13. While user interactions should occur in as few steps as possible, in what situation might an extra
step be appropriate?

 Withdrawing a large sum of money from an ATM.

14. Which physical relationship is NOT a factor for designing an interface?

 The relative position of one user to another.

15. Why is it important for the interface to react immediately when a user carries out an action?

 The user needs confirmation from the interface that the system is working.

16. Context-specific design is best defined as:

 Shaping a design to reflect differences in content, goals, and users.

17. True or false: An interface should be immediate and intuitive.

 True

18. In user experience design, "form follows function".

 True

19. How do the five planes of user experience interact with each other, according to Jesse James
Garrett?

 They are interconnected and influence each other throughout the design process.

20. In the context of user experience design, what is the significance of usability testing?

 It helps identify user needs, preferences, and pain points.