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WorksheetsUI Principles & Online Safety
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 52mins
Which is the best reason to use a limited range of colours in an interface?
To make every screen look completely different
To support consistency and brand recognition
To make the interface harder to remember
To reduce the need for a house style
A company has a strong visual identity. Which design decision best supports its organisational house style?
Using random colours that suit each designer
Using a consistent colour palette and logo placement
Changing colours every week to keep users interested
Allowing users to choose any colours they like
Why should a designer ensure that colours do not clash on screen?
Clashing colours improve user attention
Clashing colours reduce file size
Clashing colours can harm readability and cause eye strain
Clashing colours improve loading times
Which option is the best example of using warm, fabric-style textures in a user interface?
Flat, high-contrast black and white buttons
Buttons that look like brushed metal
Background panels with soft, woven or textile-like patterns
Neon gradients for all headings
Why are sans serif fonts generally preferred for screen reading?
They make documents print faster
Their simple shapes improve legibility on screens
They automatically adjust to any language
They are always more stylish than serif fonts
Which font choice should normally be avoided for body text in a professional web interface?
Arial, 11 pt
Calibri, 12 pt
Times New Roman, 12 pt
Decorative script font, 14 pt
A designer is creating an app for children aged 8–10. Which language choice is most appropriate?
Short, simple sentences with familiar words
Long, technical sentences with specialist terms
Legal-style wording copied from contracts
Complex academic language
A help screen is aimed at beginner users. Which approach to language is most suitable?
Use expert jargon and assume prior knowledge
Use step-by-step instructions with clear, plain language
Use as few words as possible, even if unclear
Use mainly acronyms to save space
What is the main risk of including too much information on a single screen?
Users scroll too quickly
Users ignore the navigation menu
Users feel overloaded and miss key content
Users trust the system more
How does good use of white space improve an interface?
It wastes screen space
It makes content harder to scan
It helps group elements and improves readability
It increases loading times
Which statement best describes consistency in layout?
Every page uses a completely new structure
Similar elements appear and behave in similar ways across pages
Buttons move position randomly to keep users alert
Each section uses different navigation patterns
Why is it helpful to keep the layout close to user expectations?
Users enjoy learning new patterns each time
It reduces cognitive load and makes navigation quicker
It hides important features from new users
It guarantees the interface is unique
Which is the best example of placing important items in prominent positions?
Hiding the main call-to-action at the bottom of a long page
Placing the main call-to-action button above the fold in a contrasting colour
Using the same style for all buttons, regardless of importance
Putting critical actions in a small footer link
A dashboard groups account settings, password options and privacy controls together in one panel. Which principle is this demonstrating?
Random placement
Grouping related tasks
Colour clash
Decorative layout
Which of the following is an example of a navigational component?
Text box used for typing a password
Search field with a search icon
Paragraph of descriptive text
Static image with no link
Which control is most suitable when a user must choose exactly one option from a long list of countries?
Free-text field
Dropdown list
Toggle switch
Tick box
Which control is most appropriate for allowing a user to enable or disable dark mode in an app?
Dropdown list with many options
Multiple tick boxes
Toggle switch with on/off states
Multi-line text field
A sign-up form currently uses decorative fonts and bright clashing colours. Users say the form looks unprofessional and is hard to read. What is the best first improvement?
Increase all font sizes but keep the same fonts and colours
Replace decorative fonts with a readable sans serif and use a calmer colour palette
Add more colours to attract attention
Reduce white space to fit more content on screen
A college is designing an online portal for adult learners who have limited digital skills. Which combination is most appropriate?
Technical language, dense text, minimal white space
Plain language, clear headings, generous white space
Slang, emojis, and highly decorative fonts
Hidden navigation and experimental layouts
A shopping app redesign includes: consistent colours on every screen, the same position for the basket icon, clear headings, and grouped product filters. Which principle is most strongly shown?
Inconsistency
Visual noise
Consistent and predictable layout
Randomised navigation
Which of the following are accessibility features?
Text-to-speech
Contrasting colours
Zoom/enlarged font
All of these
Expert, regular, occasional and novice are types of what?
Demographics
House style
Skill level
User interface
What does the term 'Demographics' mean?
The level of skill a user has
A way of describing types of users (for example: age, culture and past experiences)
The way a website is set out
Cool colours such as blues and greens
What kind of user is confident with this type of user interface?
Novice
Occasional
Expert
Regular
Serif and Sans-serif are types of what?
User interface
Colour scheme
Accessibility feature
Font
The type of language used in websites is important because:
It must be suitable for the target audience
It should be bright
The font should be really fancy
There should be lots of text
What does the term 'White Space' mean?
For a user interface to be consistent, it must consider:
Font style and size used
Colour scheme
Style of icons
All of these
Key navigational components include:
URL
Menus
Icons
Breadcrumbs
Search fields
Images and text
Menus
Icons
Bread slices
Search box
Drop-down boxes, toggles and tick boxes are types of what?
Images
GUI components
Accesibility
Hyperlinks
What is a key principle for effective user interaction regarding color?
Use only black and white
Use similar colors for text and background
Use colors that contrast well
Use colors that clash
What is the purpose of a company's color palette?
To confuse users
To make the interface more colorful
To allow unlimited color choices
To ensure consistency in design
Which font style is easier to read on screens?
Italic
Decorative
Sans-serif
Serif
What type of font could be used for titles that shouldn't be used for normal paragraphs?
Serif
Monospace
Decorative
Sans-serif
What does white space in an interface do?
Makes the interface cluttered
Reduces the amount of information
Makes the interface clearer
Increases loading time
What is the function of breadcrumbs in a website?
To indicate the user's location within categories
To confuse the user
To show the website's color scheme
To display advertisements
Which color temperature is suitable for a fridge company website?
Dark colors like black
Bright colors like yellow
Cool colors like blue
Warm colors like red
What is a toggle used for in user interfaces?
To display text
To show images
To navigate to another page
To indicate a setting is on or off
What type of language should be used for children in user interfaces?
Simple and easy to understand
Complex and technical
Slang and informal
Formal and academic
What is the main purpose of using decorative fonts?
To make text harder to read
To enhance titles or occasional text
To replace body text
To confuse the reader
What is a radio button used for?
To select multiple options
To display images
To select one option from a list
To indicate a setting is on or off
What should the layout of user interfaces be based on?
User expectations
Trends in fashion
Random design choices
Personal preferences of the designer
What is the benefit of using suggested searches in a search field?
It confuses the user
It takes up more space
It helps users find useful results quickly
It makes searching harder
What is the role of consistency in user interface design?
To allow for random design changes
To ensure different screens are similar and easy for users to use
To make the interface harder to use
To confuse users
What is the ideal amount of information to provide in an interface?
Information that is irrelevant
No information at all
Only essential information
As much as possible
Which of the following are accessibility features?
Text-to-speech
Contrasting colours
Zoom/enlarged font
All of these
Expert, regular, occasional and novice are types of what?
Demographics
House style
Skill level
User interface
What does the term 'Demographics' mean?
The level of skill a user has
A way of describing types of users (for example: age, culture and past experiences)
The way a website is set out
Cool colours such as blues and greens
What kind of user is confident with this type of user interface?
Novice
Occasional
Expert
Regular
Serif and Sans-serif are types of what?
User interface
Colour scheme
Accessibility feature
Font
The type of language used in websites is important because:
It must be suitable for the target audience
It should be bright
The font should be really fancy
There should be lots of text
What does the term 'White Space' mean?
For a user interface to be consistent, it must consider:
Font style and size used
Colour scheme
Style of icons
All of these
Key navigational components include:
URL
Menus
Icons
Breadcrumbs
Search fields
Images and text
Menus
Icons
Bread slices
Search box
Drop-down boxes, toggles and tick boxes are types of what?
Images
GUI components
Accesibility
Hyperlinks
Who are examples of trusted adults we can go to if something doesn't feel right online? Choose 2 answers.
Parents.
All family members.
Teachers.
Random strangers.
What are the benefits of talking with people you've only met online?
They may give you helpful advice
They may not be who they say they are
You can learn from someone who lives in a different place and has different experiences
They may say things that are inappropriate or mean
Which ones are examples of private information. Choose 2 answers.
First Name.
Email address.
Phone Number.
Country you live in.
Is this website safe or unsafe?
safe
unsafe
True or False?
You can have both a positive and negative digital footprint.
True.
False.
How can you avoid plagiarism?
Make sure you don't get caught
Make sure you remove any highlighting so that you don't get found out
Make sure that you change the title
Make sure that you always rewrite in your own words and cite your sources
What is 'phishing'?
Trying to catch a fish
Sending messages to steal personal details
Software that causes computer failure
A website where you can input information
Someone in your class has sent around an embarrassing photo of another classmate. What should you do?
Forward the photo onto other people.
Show your teacher and say what has happened.
Save it on your phone so you can embarrass them again later.
Laught at the photo with your friend.
How does being SMART on the internet help us?
It means we can be better researchers and find reliable answers on the internet.
It means we can protect our identity and stop ourselves from being cyberbullied.
It means that we won't get into trouble and our parents will completely trust us to do what is right online.
You receive an email about your Minecraft account. It says you need to update your password. What do you do?
Click on the link in the email to update your password.
Don't reply because it is probably a hacker trying to get your private information.
Reply and tell them you are blocking the address because this is a scam.
Ignore the email because you aren't having any problems with your account.
What is a virus?
A program that makes the user feel unwell
A program which replicates itself and spreads to other computers via attachments
A program that stops a computer from working
You are playing minecraft when a person who says they go to your school joins the game and starts chatting with you. What do you do?
Keep playing and ignore the chat box and the message.
Hop off Minecraft straight away and go tell your parents about the message.
Say hi and start chatting.
Say hi and keep playing but ignore any other messages that come through.
Which of the following helps to safeguard against phishing?
A firewall
Not following links from an email
Anti-virus software
What is a troll?
A person who leaves distasteful messages on someone's social media account
Someone who sends a virus
Someone who spies on a computer
Who can you share your password with?
Your friends.
Nobody - you should keep them to yourself.
Your family.
Your teacher.
Which ones are examples of personal information. Choose 2 answers.
Hobbies.
Full Name.
Favourite Food.
School.
Which of the following is a way to help keep a computer free of malware?
A firewall
A filter
Not opening emails from unknown or unfamiliar sources
What is a privacy policy?
It is a long, boring document that explains the privacy laws for that country.
It is a document on a website or app that tells you what kind of info they are collecting and how they will use it.
It is an app on your phone that explains how to keep your personal information private.
What is a digital footprint?
Everything you do and everywhere you go on your computer?
The trail of websites you visit on the internet.
Everything you do and everywhere you go on the internet.
What is the minimum age for a user account on WhatsApp?
11
13
16
18
There is no limit as long as you have parental consent
What is the age limit for a user account on TikTok?
11
13
16
18
There is no age limit with parental consent.
When was Facebook created?
2009
2004
2008
2022
Tik Tok is known in China as ...
Ching
Douyin
Dingdong
TikTok
Dīdā dīdā
What was the most popular social media platform in 2006?
MySpace
YouTube
Which social media platforms does the company Meta, run by Mark Zuckerberg, own?
Youtube
What country is TikTok from?
South Korea
USA
China
Russia
Canada
What is a third party cookie?
A cookie that two people didn't want.
A cookie which collects data about you and your browsing history and is sent to a different company that the one you are on
A cookie which collects data about you and your browsing history.
A little box that pops up on websites which I have to click.
When looking at Instagram.
What is some of the data about your usage that is being collected?
(Tick all that apply)
What you "Like", follow and unfollow.
How long you look at something
What posts you look at / don't look at
Nothing
Your location
Which Social Media Platform do you think has the highest number of Monthly Active Users (MAUs)?
Snapchat
TikTok
If social media use is free. How do the companies make money?
Donations
Advertising
Shareholders
Billionaires fund it
Government can shutdown social media company for misinformation.
True
False
I don't know
True and False
Governments can shutdown users account on social media.
True
False
I don't know.
True & False
By law, you can sue social media companies for defamation.
True
False
I don't know
True & False
Who regulates the use of social media websites.
The Government
The Social Media Company
ITC (International Technological Commitee)
ATF (American Technological Federation)
UN (United Nations)
Marketing companies somtimes use automation to follow your account in order to try and boost their follower numbers?
True
False
By default who can add you to a WhatsApp group
Everyone
Your Contacts
People you have been in chats with.
Anyone except your contacts
WhatsApp uses End-To-End encryption in order to keep messages private. Who can read these messages?
Sender, recipient(s)
Sender, recipient(s), WhatsApp
Sender, recipient(s), WhatsApp, Government
Just Sender
