Heuristic Evaluation

Which of the following best describes a heuristic in the context of usability testing?

• A systematic process for collecting user feedback

• A set of guidelines or principles for evaluating user interfaces

• A statistical method for analyzing user behavior data

• A type of qualitative research method used in user testing

Which usability heuristic emphasizes the match between the system and the real world?

• Visibility of system status

• Consistency and standards

• Recognition rather than recall

• Match between system and the real world

What is the main goal of usability testing?

• To identify usability issues and areas for improvement

• To evaluate the visual design of a user interface

• To validate the effectiveness of marketing strategies

• To measure user satisfaction with a product

When should heuristic evaluation be conducted in the design process?

• Before user testing

• After user testing

• During the prototyping phase

• Throughout the entire design process

Which heuristic principle focuses on providing users with clear, informative feedback about their actions?

• Error prevention

• Help and documentation

• Visibility of system status

• User control and freedom

Which of the following is a disadvantage of heuristic evaluation?

• It requires a large sample size for accurate results.

• It can be time-consuming and costly to conduct.

• It relies heavily on subjective judgments of evaluators.

• It is only suitable for evaluating complex interfaces.

Which usability testing method involves collecting quantitative data about user behavior, such as time to complete tasks or error rates?

• Think-aloud testing

• A/B testing

• Surveys and questionnaires

• Eye tracking studies