18 Questions
What is the severity score for a usability problem classified as a 'Major usability problem'?
3
According to the severity score notes, what type of problem warrants fixing with low priority?
Cosmetic problem only
In the context of Shneiderman design principles, which category does 'Recognition rather than recall' fall under?
Consistency and standards
What is the severity score for a 'Cosmetic problem only' in terms of error prevention?
0
Which of the following categories may be considered as the highest priority for fixing based on the severity scores?
'Match between system and real world'
In the context of Nielsens heuristics, which principle aligns closely with a severity score of 4 ('Usability catastrophe')?
'Error prevention'
What principle emphasizes that users should not have to remember information from one part of the dialogue to another?
Recognition rather than recall
Which Shneiderman design principle suggests that dialogues should not contain irrelevant or rarely needed information?
Aesthetic and minimalist design
In the context of Nielsens heuristics, what should messages aim to do?
Prevent errors from occurring
Which design principle allows users to tailor frequent actions like autofill?
Flexibility and efficiency of use
What should the platforms follow to ensure that words, situations, or actions mean the same thing?
Consistency and standards
According to the Shneiderman design principles, what happens when dialogues contain irrelevant information?
They diminish visibility of relevant information
What should interfaces prioritize according to Shneiderman's design principles?
Recognition over recall
Which of the following is NOT one of Shneiderman's eight golden rules for designing better interfaces?
Design dialogue for ambiguity
What is a key aspect of Nielsens heuristics that relates to interface design?
Consistency and standards
How should interfaces handle errors according to the principles outlined?
Support easy reversal of actions
What does reducing short-term memory load involve in interface design?
Providing proper information hierarchy
Which principle emphasizes making the user the action initiator rather than the respondent?
Support internal locus of control
Test your knowledge on user control and freedom in design, based on the usability heuristics from Clemson University and Nielsen Norman Group. Questions cover consistency, platform conventions, error prevention, and more.
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