UI/UX Terminology
What does the acronym “UX” stand for?
User Experience
Which principle ensures elements look and behave consistently?
Consistency
He is credited with creating the 10 usability heuristics.
Whi is Jakob Nielsen?
What is the primary purpose of a usability test?
To identify problems in a design before launch
This free online tool used for creating wireframes.
What is Figma?
This term refers to how easy and pleasant a system is to use.
What is Usability?
What UI principle is achieved by using visual hierarchy and grouping related items?
Clarity
What heuristic focuses on minimizing memory load for the user?
Recognition over recall
What is the recommended number of users for a basic usability test?
5 users
This was the OG tool allows users to create interactive prototypes.
Adobe XD
He is credited with the most famous 'Door' in UX.
Who is Don Norman?
What principle is violated when an interface causes user confusion or error?
Affordance
What heuristic states that the system should always keep users informed?
Visibility of system status
What is a task scenario in usability testing?
A realistic activity a user must complete during the test
What tool is commonly used for collaboration and visual brainstorming in UI/UX?
Miro
This term describes user expectations shaped by prior experience with digital products.
Mental Model
This principle ensures that the system provides feedback for user actions.
Feedback
This heuristic encourages design that supports undo and redo.
User control and freedom
What’s the difference between formative and summative usability testing?
Formative is during design; summative is after completion.
Together, these two tools are immutable at doing everything in the design phase.
What are Pen and paper?
What is the term for guiding a user through an interface to complete a task?
User Flow
What principle helps users recover from mistakes or misclicks?
Error Prevention and Recovery
What heuristic refers to reducing irrelevant information and focusing on essential content?
Aesthetic and minimalist design
What usability metric measures how quickly users complete tasks?
Efficiency