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1
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What is the framework for increasing usability as described?
Answer
Design principles + Heuristics principles.
2
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Name a core usability goal mentioned.
Answer
Effectiveness (users achieve their goal).
3
Question
What does 'learnability' mean in usability terms?
Answer
Easy to learn to use the system.
4
Question
What are 'affordances' in UI design?
Answer
Perceived and actual properties that indicate usage.
5
Question
Define 'visibility' in the context of usability.
Answer
Clues about how to interact; main elements visible.
6
Question
What role does 'feedback' play in interaction design?
Answer
System reaction signals user input.
7
Question
What are 'constraints' in user interfaces?
Answer
Limitations that guide user actions.
8
Question
Why is 'consistency' important in interfaces?
Answer
Same style/meaning across pages aids understanding.
9
Question
Explain 'natural mappings' with an example.
Answer
Controls mapped logically to outcomes (e.g., car seat controls).
10
Question
What is meant by 'visibility of system status'?
Answer
Keeping users informed about current system actions.
11
Question
What does 'match between system and the real world' advocate?
Answer
Use familiar concepts and user language.
12
Question
What does 'user control and freedom' ensure?
Answer
Users can exit or back out of actions easily.
13
Question
What is a principle of 'error prevention' in UI?
Answer
Prevent errors with confirmations and clear labels.
14
Question
How should error messages be written?
Answer
In plain language with a description and solution.
15
Question
What is the idea behind 'recognition rather than recall'?
Answer
Make options visible to aid choice.
16
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Why is 'flexibility and efficiency of use' valued?
Answer
Supports both beginners and experts with accelerators.
17
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What does 'aesthetic and minimalist design' discourage?
Answer
Irrelevant or rarely needed information.
18
Question
What is the purpose of 'help and documentation' in UI?
Answer
Assist users when needed, ideally searchable.
19
Question
How should visual design communicate status?
Answer
Through color, layout, and elements indicating status.
20
Question
What is the importance of layout and flow in UI?
Answer
Organize elements meaningfully and purposefully.
21
Question
What is a card sort used for in UX?
Answer
Establish hierarchical groupings with users.
22
Question
What orientation mode is most common for mobile devices?
Answer
Portrait (vertical) mode.
23
Question
Name apps that are best designed in portrait mode.
Answer
Social, messaging, news/content, weather, calendar apps.
24
Question
Which apps are better in landscape mode?
Answer
Gaming apps with complex controls.
25
Question
Which apps benefit from both orientations?
Answer
Video streaming, productivity, mapping, photo/video editing.
26
Question
What does the term FLUID orientation design refer to?
Answer
Layout adjustments when changing device orientation.
27
Question
What is the suggested login prefix in the example email?
Answer
z1234567@ad.unsw.edu.au.
28
Question
What kind of content updates are highlighted for this term's lectures?
Answer
More practical examples, pictures, videos.
29
Question
Which type of content updates address current industry trends?
Answer
Recent technologies and industry trends.
30
Question
What is a design principle related to visibility?
Answer
Ensure main elements are visible to guide users.