Usability Heuristics Quiz

Which heuristic ensures that users are always aware of what the system is doing?

• Error prevention

• Visibility of system status

• Aesthetic and minimalist design

• Recognition rather than recall

Why is consistency important in interface design?

• It makes interfaces more colorful

• It helps users understand how to use the system faster

• It allows users to access more options

• It adds unnecessary features

What does the heuristic “user control and freedom” focus on?

• Letting users customize themes and layouts

• Allowing users to undo and redo actions

• Forcing users to follow a fixed path

• Making navigation difficult

Which heuristic helps users by reducing their memory load?

• Flexibility and efficiency of use

• Recognition rather than recall

• Help and documentation

• Error prevention

What is the purpose of “error prevention”?

• To make sure users never see errors

• To stop errors from happening or confirm before executing risky actions

• To make error messages colorful

• To record errors in logs

What is the main idea behind “aesthetic and minimalist design”?

• Include as many features as possible

• Show only essential information and avoid clutter

• Display animations everywhere

• Hide important functions to simplify appearance

What is the role of “help and documentation”?

• To force users to read manuals before using the system

• To provide guidance only when users need assistance

• To present irrelevant FAQs

• To replace navigation tools

How should error messages be written according to usability heuristics?

• Using technical jargon and error codes

• Using plain, understandable language with suggestions

• Avoid mentioning the problem

• By displaying a red screen with warnings

Why is “flexibility and efficiency of use” beneficial?

• It hides settings from users

• It allows expert users to use shortcuts and power features

• It forces users to follow the same path every time

• It removes navigation tools

Which heuristic recommends matching the system’s language to the user's language?

• Error prevention

• Match between system and real world

• Visibility of system status

• Help and documentation