TECH/CS
What does HTML stand for?
HyperText Markup Language.
What is an affordance in UI design?
A visual cue or property that suggests how an element should be used.
What does the term "kerning" refer to in typography?
The spacing between letters.
What is a prototype?
An early representation of a product/concept used to explore/test ideas.
What does AI stand for?
Artificial Intelligence.
What type of software is used to control computer hardware?
System Software.
What is the correct sequence of Design Thinking?
Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver.
What is the size of legal paper?
8.5 x 14
What is the purpose of creating prototypes in product design?
To visualize and test the design’s functionality.
What does API stand for?
Application Programming Interface.
What type of error occurs when the program runs but produces incorrect output?
Logic Error.
The term "User Experience" was coined by whom?
Don Norman.
Which colour does the human eye react to first?
Red.
What does the term “aesthetics” refer to in product design?
Visual appeal of a product.
What is the purpose of an API?
Allows software systems to communicate through defined interfaces.
When did the first x86 CPU come out?
1978.
Which design principle focuses on the ease of use and accessibility of a product for all users?
Usability.
What is the difference between vector and raster graphics?
Vectors use mathematically defined shapes; rasters use pixels.
What is the purpose of conducting a “competitive analysis” in product design?
To identify and understand competing products in the market.
What is the term for designing technology that works for people with different abilities and needs?
Inclusive/Accessible Design.
What company created the first personal computer?
The IBM 5150 (1981).
Fitts's Law states that the time to reach a target depends on...
The distance to the target and the size of the target.
What is the Gestalt principle where people perceive objects close together as a group?
Proximity.
What does MVP stand for in product development?
Minimum Viable Product.
In digital culture, the concept of the 'attention economy' refers to...
The incentives of advertising-driven companies to maximize the time and attention their users give to their product.