In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "aesthetic and minimalist design" states that:

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "aesthetic and minimalist design" states that:

a. You should strive towards minimizing the user errors

b. The main point in interface design is to make it aesthetically pleasing

c. Dialogs should not contain information that is irrelevant or rarely needed.


Answer: c

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "flexibility and efficiency of use" states that:

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "flexibility and efficiency of use" states that:

a. Make sure the functionality is efficient and flexible

b. Provide accelerators for the more proficient users

c. Make sure your users are flexible and efficient


Answer: b

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "recognition rather than recall" states that:

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "recognition rather than recall" states that:

a. Minimize the user's memory load by making objects, actions and options visible

b. You should recall the software system when there are major flaws in it

c. You should use terms that the user recognise from his/her world


Answer: a

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "user control and freedom" states that:

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "user control and freedom" states that:

a. You should provide the user with clearly marked emergency exits to leave the unwanted states

b. The user should be able to customise his/her interface as much as possible

c. Lessen the use of constraints in order to allow the user to do whatever they like


Answer: a

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "match between system and the real world" states that:

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "match between system and the real world" states that:

a. You should always use real world metaphors for the abstract virtual activities

b. The system should speak the users' language

c. You should use tactile physical interaction techniques as often as possible


Answer: b

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "visibility and system status" states that:

In Nielsens set of heuristics, the rule "visibility and system status" states that:

a. The system should visualise all hidden activities

b. The system should always keep the user informed about what is going on.

c. The system should visualise complex abstract activities


Answer: b

Reasons for using an inspection method instead of usability testing are:

Reasons for using an inspection method instead of usability testing are:

a. The user group consists of very specific personality types with unusual skills and behaviours

b. You would like to understand how the users appropriate the new technology

c. The users are not available and you are short on time


Answer: c

In a heuristic evaluation:

In a heuristic evaluation:

a. A group of test users conduct a formal experiment

b. A group of psychologists administer a questionnaire

c. A group of usability experts review a user interface according to a small set of principles


Answer: c