Weekly challenge 1: The basics of user experience design

 TOTAL POINTS 10

1.

Question 1

What is the user experience?

1 point

The user experience is the attitude the UX designer has about a product.

The user experience is how the user feels about interacting with or experiencing a product.

The user experience is how the developer feels about a user.

2.

Question 2

Which role represents a type of designer with broad knowledge in multiple areas of UX design, and a depth of knowledge in a single area?

1 point

Specialist

Stakeholder

Generalist

T-shaped

3.

Question 3

What does a visual designer do?

1 point

Focus on translating the design’s intent into a functioning experience.

Focus on the experience of a product and how it functions.

Focus on what it feels like for a user to move through a product.

Focus on how a product or technology looks.

4.

Question 4

Imagine a user needs to get directions to a destination while driving. They are able to use the voice command feature on their phone to open a maps app for voice-guided directions. Is this an example of a good user experience?

1 point

No

Yes

5.

Question 5

Debugging is part of an entry-level UX designer's day-to-day duties.

1 point

True

False

6.

Question 6

Which type of designer maintains a wide breadth of knowledge and responsibilities?

1 point

Y-shaped

T-shaped

Generalist

Specialist

7.

Question 7

Which type of business is most likely to hire a specialist designer?

1 point

Startups

Small business

Design agencies

Large companies

8.

Question 8

Alex is starting a career in UX and wants to work in a company with room for growth. Alex prefers a fast-paced, unstructured work environment. Which job is a good fit for Alex?

1 point

Working for a large company

Working at a small startup

Working at a design studio

Working for a city government

9.

Question 9

Which team member is responsible for translating a design into a functional product?

1 point

Production designer

Engineer

Program manager

Interaction designer

10.

Question 10

What is a benefit of starting your career with an apprenticeship?

1 point

Apprenticeships allow you to offer your services to a small business or nonprofit in exchange for a good recommendation.

Apprenticeships are short-term, lasting a few months.

Apprenticeships allow you to work for yourself.

Apprenticeships are paid.