User Interface Design Principles

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What should the application use to guide users through various processes like making a transfer or paying bills?

  • Signifiers
  • Mapping
  • Constraints
  • Affordance (correct)

Which design principle should ensure that error messages clearly indicate what went wrong and how to resolve issues?

  • Mapping
  • Signifiers (correct)
  • Constraints
  • Affordance

Why should the application incorporate appropriate constraints?

  • To make the interface complex
  • To confuse users
  • To prevent errors (correct)
  • To encourage unintended actions

What should the layout and organization of controls align with in the application?

<p>Users' mental models and expectations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the application ensure accuracy when users enter sensitive information like passwords or account numbers?

<p>By applying input masks and validation rules (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should buttons for transferring funds or making payments have to ensure clarity?

<p>Recognizable visual cues and clear labels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of designing interfaces that provide users with a sense of control?

<p>Increased user satisfaction and reduced anxiety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the concept of internal locus of control impact user experience?

<p>It empowers users and enhances satisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does reducing short-term memory load play in interface design?

<p>It enhances accessibility and user-friendliness of the interface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do clear and responsive feedback contribute to an internal locus of control for users?

<p>They empower users by confirming their actions and intentions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is organizing information in a logical and hierarchical manner important in interface design?

<p>To provide structure and aid users in processing information effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can designers create more engaging and satisfying user experiences?

<p>By empowering users with a sense of control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended way to minimize user errors and reduce cognitive effort?

<p>Making relevant options and actions visible (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does designing for different user skill levels improve efficiency?

<p>By offering shortcuts and customization options (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of striving for simplicity and focusing on essential information in design?

<p>Enhancing usability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to help users recognize, diagnose, and recover from errors?

<p>To help users overcome errors smoothly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of presenting information to enhance usability?

<p>Providing cues or reminders to help users recognize appropriate choices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to design an interface that supports both experienced and novice users?

<p>To enhance overall usability by catering to different skill levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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