IB DP Design Technology Chapter 7 User centred design

What is user centred design?

• A. A design approach that focuses on the needs, wants, and limitations of the users.

• B. A design approach that only focuses on the aesthetics of the product.

• C. A design approach that focuses on the needs of the company.

• D. A design approach that only focuses on the functionality of the product.

Which of the following is not one of the benefits of user centred design?

• A. Improved usability

• B. Increased user satisfaction

• C. Decreased development time

• D. Increased development cost

Usability is the extent to which a product is:

• A. Useful, usable, and desirable

• B. Useful, timely, and profitable

• C. Desirable, reliable, and efficient

• D. Useful, easy to use, and satisfying

What is a user persona?

• A. A fictional character that represents a group of users

• B. A real person who is part of the design team

• C. A company that provides user research services

• D. A tool used to test the usability of a product

Which of the following is not a common method for user research?

• A. Interviews

• B. Surveys

• C. Focus groups

• D. Mockups

Which of the following is not a strategy for user centred design?

• A. Prototyping

• B. Iterative design

• C. Test-driven development

• D. Waterfall development

Answer explanation

The Waterfall methodology — also known as the Waterfall model — is a sequential development process that flows like a waterfall through all phases of a project (analysis, design, development, and testing, for example), with each phase completely wrapping up before the next phase begins.

What is the purpose of usability testing?

• A. To evaluate a product's ease of use

• B. To determine if the product is useful

• C. To determine if the product is profitable

• D. To determine if the product is aesthetically pleasing

Which of the following is not one of the five dimensions of usability?

• A. Learnability

• B. Efficiency

• C. Effectiveness

• D. Creativity

What is the purpose of heuristic evaluation?

• A. To evaluate a product's compliance with industry standards

• B. To determine if the product is useful

• C. To evaluate a product's performance

• D. To evaluate a product's aesthetic appeal

Answer explanation

Heuristic evaluation is a process where experts use rules of thumb to measure the usability of user interfaces in independent walkthroughs and report issues.

What is the ultimate goal of user centred design?

• A. To create a product that meets the needs and wants of the users

• B. To create a product that is aesthetically pleasing

• C. To create a product that is profitable

• D. To create a product that is technologically advanced