Weekly challenge 6: Document design work and search for jobs

Weekly challenge 6: Document design work and search for jobs

Latest Submission Grade 54.16%

1.

Question 1

A design team completes their high-fidelity prototype of a responsive website. They confirm that the designs represent the expected user experience. What else must they confirm before handing off designs to the engineering team? Select all that apply.

0.5 / 1 point

The design includes finalized assets rather than placeholders.

The users can interact with and interpret designs without guidance.

Correct

The design team needs to confirm the designs are complete. The design must represent the intended user experience and include finalized assets. Beyond that, users should be able to interact with the designs without guidance.

The front-end developers have a clear roadmap for creating the website’s architecture.

This should not be selected

Review the section on collaborating with engineering teams for a refresher.

The back-end developers have a clear roadmap for creating the user-facing interface.

2.

Question 2

What is the difference between a back-end developer and a front-end developer?

1 / 1 point

A back-end developer writes code for user interactions; a front-end developer writes code for website architecture.

A back-end developer writes code based on the UX sitemap and functionality; a front-end developer writes code based on UX designer specifications.

A back-end developer writes code to enhance website accessibility; a front-end developer writes code to streamline information architecture.

A back-end developer writes code based on UX designer specifications; a front-end developer writes code based on the UX sitemap and functionality.

Correct

A front-end developer, or web developer, writes code for all the user-facing interfaces based on UX designer specifications. A back-end developer writes code for the website’s architecture and data storage or retrieval, based on the UX sitemap and functionality.

3.

Question 3

Imagine that you finish your prototype in Adobe XD and want to share it with developers. What is the first step to sharing your document?

1 / 1 point

In the upper-left corner, click the Share tab.

Then, under the Link Settings panel, name your file.

In the upper-right corner, click the Link tab.

Then, under the Cloud Settings panel, name your file.

In the menu bar, open Link Settings.

Then, using the Share tab, rename and upload your file.

In the menu bar, open Share Settings.

Then, using the Link tab, rename and upload your file.

Correct

To share your prototype you first need to publish it to the cloud. Under the Link Settings panel, you should first name your project clearly so the developers know what you’re sending.

4.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: In Adobe XD, you can customize the level of security on a document under _____.

0 / 1 point

Update Link

Design Review

Link Access

Create Link

Incorrect

Please review the section on how to hand off design specs in Adobe XD.

5.

Question 5

A designer wraps up a final prototype of a storm tracking app in Adobe XD and wants to share their work with the development team. Before they publish the prototype on the cloud, they name the file. Which of the following example file names reflects best practices?

1 / 1 point

StormApp-To-Test

App-For-Review

App-To-Test-2021

StormApp-Version-Final

Correct

This includes the project name and version, which clearly indicates to the developers what the designer is sending.

6.

Question 6

What is a case study?

0 / 1 point

Portfolio containing the final design products

Description of a project’s goals and objectives

Summarized presentation of a design project

Interactive prototype of a draft design product

Incorrect

Please review the section about adding projects to your portfolio.

7.

Question 7

Imagine a designer finishes a client project and wants to write a case study. They draft a case study that highlights their sketches, wireframes, and polished designs. Should they also include a description of the project and its goals?

1 / 1 point

Yes. This is critical information. They should also include information about the target user, research conducted, and learnings during the design process.

No. This is unnecessary information. The case study should focus on the designer’s product, including the sketches, wireframes, and polished designs.

Sometimes. This can be helpful information to provide context. Studies should only include detailed descriptions when they compliment the designs.

Correct

The case study should include details about the project, including descriptions of the research, the project and its goals, the designer’s role, and lessons learned.

8.

Question 8

Imagine a designer is applying for a job at a new design firm. They want to highlight their ability to collaborate with a team. How can they convey this to the firm’s recruiter?

1 / 1 point

Submit a cover letter without a resume, and write about your collaboration skills

Ask former colleagues to submit reference letters to the firm’s recruiter

Share a portfolio with a case study, which demonstrates your willingness to collaborate

Prepare interview responses that highlight your practiced collaboration skills

Correct

A case study can serve as a visible representation of your design knowledge, your willingness to collaborate, and your ability to see ideas through.

9.

Question 9

When applying for UX design jobs, it is important to include which of the following materials in your application? Select all that apply.

0.75 / 1 point

Case studies

Correct

Case studies are important to include in job applications. Recruiters and hiring managers review this material during the application process.

Portfolio

Correct

A portfolio is important to include in job applications. Recruiters and hiring managers review this material during the application process.

Resume

Headshot

You didn’t select all the correct answers

10.

Question 10

A designer finds a job that she is interested in, but needs to create a resume quickly before the upcoming job application deadline. What tool can she use to create a solid resume with all the necessary elements?

0 / 1 point

A template from a word processing program

Figma

Medium

Adobe XD

Incorrect

Please review the section that covers the elements of a UX resume.

11.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: When creating a case study, critical pieces include the designer’s role in the project, the goal of the project, and the sketches and wireframes. Most importantly, the case study should include _____.

0 / 1 point

key challenges encountered

the designer’s design experience

what the designer learned during the design process

the designer’s final product

Incorrect

Please review the section on adding projects to a portfolio.

12.

Question 12

Why are case studies important components in a design portfolio? Select all that apply.

0.25 / 1 point

They demonstrate your willingness to collaborate with a team.

They demonstrate your ability to work through a project quickly.

This should not be selected

Please review the section on adding projects to a portfolio.

They demonstrate your ability to see an idea from start to finish.

They demonstrate your design knowledge.

Correct

Case studies are important in a portfolio because they are visual demonstrations of your design knowledge.

 

Weekly challenge 6: Document design work and search for jobs

Latest Submission Grade 70.83%

1.

Question 1

What role do developers play in creating a usable product?

1 / 1 point

They make functional the designs and features that UX designers create

They make stable the preliminary code that UX designers compile

They make interactive the low-fi mockups that UX designers hand off

They make accessible the feature updates that UX researchers recommend

Correct

It takes designers, researchers, and developers to create a functional and usable product. Developers take UX designers’ work and make the designs and features functional.

2.

Question 2

What is the difference between a back-end developer and a front-end developer?

1 / 1 point

A back-end developer writes code to enhance website accessibility; a front-end developer writes code to streamline information architecture.

A back-end developer writes code based on UX designer specifications; a front-end developer writes code based on the UX sitemap and functionality.

A back-end developer writes code for user interactions; a front-end developer writes code for website architecture.

A back-end developer writes code based on the UX sitemap and functionality; a front-end developer writes code based on UX designer specifications.

Correct

A front-end developer, or web developer, writes code for all the user-facing interfaces based on UX designer specifications. A back-end developer writes code for the website’s architecture and data storage or retrieval, based on the UX sitemap and functionality.

3.

Question 3

When you want to share a prototype with developers in Adobe XD, what file format should you use?

1 / 1 point

Development

Design Review

Presentation

User Testing

Correct

Development allows you to share your prototype specifically with developers; Design Review shares a document that allows you to receive feedback on your design or prototype.

4.

Question 4

If you share highly sensitive material in Adobe XD, what type of access permission should you select?

1 / 1 point

Only User Testing

Anyone With Password

Only Invited People

Anyone With The Link

Correct

You can customize the level of security on the document you share. Anyone With The Link permissions are best for sensitive materials.

5.

Question 5

A designer wraps up a final prototype of a storm tracking app in Adobe XD and wants to share their work with the development team. Before they publish the prototype on the cloud, they name the file. Which of the following example file names reflects best practices?

1 / 1 point

StormApp-Version-Final

App-To-Test-2021

App-For-Review

StormApp-To-Test

Correct

This includes the project name and version, which clearly indicates to the developers what the designer is sending.

6.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: A _____ typically includes a project’s goal and objectives, a designer’s role in the project, the process the design team followed, and the project outcome.

0 / 1 point

case study

design portfolio

hi-fi prototype

project summary

Incorrect

Please review the section about adding projects to your portfolio.

7.

Question 7

Imagine a designer finishes a client project and wants to write a case study. They draft a case study that highlights their sketches, wireframes, and polished designs. Should they also include a description of the project and its goals?

1 / 1 point

Yes. This is critical information. They should also include information about the target user, research conducted, and learnings during the design process.

No. This is unnecessary information. The case study should focus on the designer’s product, including the sketches, wireframes, and polished designs.

Sometimes. This can be helpful information to provide context. Studies should only include detailed descriptions when they compliment the designs.

Correct

The case study should include details about the project, including descriptions of the research, the project and its goals, the designer’s role, and lessons learned.

8.

Question 8

Imagine a designer is applying for a job at a new design firm. They want to highlight their ability to collaborate with a team. How can they convey this to the firm’s recruiter?

1 / 1 point

Submit a cover letter without a resume, and write about your collaboration skills

Prepare interview responses that highlight your practiced collaboration skills

Share a portfolio with a case study, which demonstrates your willingness to collaborate

Ask former colleagues to submit reference letters to the firm’s recruiter

Correct

A case study can serve as a visible representation of your design knowledge, your willingness to collaborate, and your ability to see ideas through.

9.

Question 9

When a recruiter or hiring manager considers you for a job, they’ll expect to find case studies in your portfolio.

1 / 1 point

True

False

Correct

A case study is an important component of every designer’s portfolio. It serves to demonstrate your design knowledge and skills, how you collaborate, and your ability to carry ideas to completion.

10.

Question 10

What are some key elements that make up an entry-level UX resume? Select all that apply.

0.5 / 1 point

General awards

This should not be selected

Please review the section that covers the elements of a UX resume.

Portfolio link

Technical skills and design knowledge

Correct

Hard skills like technical knowledge of design-related tools should be highlighted in a UX resume.

Course summary of UX-related courses

Correct

UX-related education or courses in a resume demonstrates the depth of design knowledge a UX design candidate has.

11.

Question 11

Imagine a designer sends their portfolio to a recruiter for a potential job opportunity. One of the designer’s case studies discusses how the designer worked with a diverse team for a complex project. Which case study component is this an example of?

0 / 1 point

Project outcome

Design processes followed

Project goal and objectives

Designer’s role in the project

Incorrect

Please review the section on adding projects to a portfolio.

represent the expected user experience. What else must they confirm before handing off designs to the engineering team? Select all that apply.

0 / 1 point

The front-end developers have a clear roadmap for creating the website’s architecture.

This should not be selected

Review the section on collaborating with engineering teams for a refresher.

The back-end developers have a clear roadmap for creating the user-facing interface.

This should not be selected

Review the section on collaborating with engineering teams for a refresher.

The design includes finalized assets rather than placeholders.

The users can interact with and interpret designs without guidance.

2.

Question 2

What is the difference between a back-end developer and a front-end developer?

1 / 1 point

A back-end developer writes code based on UX designer specifications; a front-end developer writes code based on the UX sitemap and functionality.

A back-end developer writes code to enhance website accessibility; a front-end developer writes code to streamline information architecture.

A back-end developer writes code for user interactions; a front-end developer writes code for website architecture.

A back-end developer writes code based on the UX sitemap and functionality; a front-end developer writes code based on UX designer specifications.

Correct

A front-end developer, or web developer, writes code for all the user-facing interfaces based on UX designer specifications. A back-end developer writes code for the website’s architecture and data storage or retrieval, based on the UX sitemap and functionality.

3.

Question 3

Imagine that you finish your prototype in Adobe XD and want to share it with developers. What is the first step to sharing your document?

1 / 1 point

In the upper-left corner, click the Share tab.

Then, under the Link Settings panel, name your file.

In the upper-right corner, click the Link tab.

Then, under the Cloud Settings panel, name your file.

In the menu bar, open Link Settings.

Then, using the Share tab, rename and upload your file.

In the menu bar, open Share Settings.

Then, using the Link tab, rename and upload your file.

Correct

To share your prototype you first need to publish it to the cloud. Under the Link Settings panel, you should first name your project clearly so the developers know what you’re sending.

4.

Question 4

If you share highly sensitive material in Adobe XD, what type of access permission should you select?

1 / 1 point

Only User Testing

Anyone With The Link

Anyone With Password

Only Invited People

Correct

You can customize the level of security on the document you share. Anyone With The Link permissions are best for sensitive materials.

5.

Question 5

A designer wraps up a final prototype of a language learning app in Adobe XD, and wants to share their work with the development team. Before they publish the prototype on the cloud, they name the file: LanguageApp-Version-Final. Does this file name reflect best practices?

0 / 1 point

Yes. A file name should include the project name and version.

No. A file name must include the date, the author, and the version number.

Maybe. A file name can reflect the designer’s preferences, which vary designer to designer.

Incorrect

Please review the section on how to hand off design specs.

6.

Question 6

What is a case study?

0 / 1 point

Description of a project’s goals and objectives

Portfolio containing the final design products

Summarized presentation of a design project

Interactive prototype of a draft design product

Incorrect

Please review the section about adding projects to your portfolio.

7.

Question 7

What are the components of a case study?

1 / 1 point

Project budget and timeline, the designer’s project tasks, the makeup of the team followed, and stakeholder feedback

Project background and research, the design team’s budget, the process user testing followed, and product manager feedback

Project goal and objectives, the designer’s role in the project, the process the team followed, and project outcome

Project pitch deck and summary, the design team’s objective, the project burndown chart, and beta test feedback

Correct

Project goal and objectives, the designer’s role in the project, the process the team followed, and the project outcome are all components that should be included in a case study.

8.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: A case study needs to tell recruiters what they need to know _____.

1 / 1 point

while highlighting key industry trends

with short descriptions, rather than images

in a simple, animated deck or video

as quickly and efficiently as possible

Correct

A case study needs to tell recruiters what they need to know as quickly and efficiently as possible.

9.

Question 9

Should you only include case studies from your work as a professional UX designer in your design portfolio?

0 / 1 point

Yes. Case studies should present designs that you have completed for companies or clients in your professional work.

No. You should include case studies that represent your best design work. Case studies do not necessarily need to present work from projects with clients and companies.

Maybe. Case studies should present designs that you have completed for companies or clients in your professional work, but only if these projects went as planned.

Incorrect

Review the section that discusses what to add to your portfolio.

10.

Question 10

Weekly challenge 6: Document design work and search for jobs

Latest Submission Grade 81.25%

1.

Question 1

A design team completes their high-fidelity prototype of a responsive website. Before they hand off designs to the engineering team, they need to confirm that the designs are final. What questions should they answer before handing off the designs? Select all that apply.

0.75 / 1 point

Are the designs a true representation of the intended user experience?

Correct

This is a key question the team needs to answer before handing off designs to engineers. If the team can answer “yes” to this question, it’s one indication that the designs are complete.

Are users able to interact with and interpret the designs without external guidance?

Correct

This is a key question the team needs to answer before handing off designs to engineers. If the team can answer “yes” to this question, it’s one indication that the designs are complete.

Have placeholder text, icons, and imagery been replaced with finalized assets?

Have the engineers written code for the website’s architecture and data storage?

You didn’t select all the correct answers

2.

Question 2

Which team member writes code for the user-facing interfaces?

1 / 1 point

Front-end developer

Back-end developer

UX designer

UX engineer

Correct

Front-end developers work with specifications provided by UX designers. They help to create the functionality that users will be interacting with on an app or website.

3.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: In Adobe XD, you can choose the type of file you want to share with viewers under _____.

0 / 1 point

Link Access

View Settings

Design Review

Link Settings

Incorrect

Please review the section on how to hand off design specs in Adobe XD.

4.

Question 4

If you share highly sensitive material in Adobe XD, what type of access permission should you select?

1 / 1 point

Anyone With Password

Only Invited People

Anyone With The Link

Only User Testing

Correct

You can customize the level of security on the document you share. Anyone With The Link permissions are best for sensitive materials.

5.

Question 5

What should a designer include in the file name when sharing content with a developer?

1 / 1 point

File type and project name

Design budget and deadline

Development start and end dates

Project name and version

Correct

It’s important to include the project name and version, which clearly indicates to the developers what the designer is sending.

6.

Question 6

What is a case study?

1 / 1 point

Interactive prototype of a draft design product

Summarized presentation of a design project

Portfolio containing the final design products

Description of a project’s goals and objectives

Correct

A case study typically includes the project goal and objectives, your role in the project, the process your team followed, and the outcome of the project.

7.

Question 7

What are the components of a case study?

1 / 1 point

Project budget and timeline, the designer’s project tasks, the makeup of the team followed, and stakeholder feedback

Project background and research, the design team’s budget, the process user testing followed, and product manager feedback

Project pitch deck and summary, the design team’s objective, the project burndown chart, and beta test feedback

Project goal and objectives, the designer’s role in the project, the process the team followed, and project outcome

Correct

Project goal and objectives, the designer’s role in the project, the process the team followed, and the project outcome are all components that should be included in a case study.

8.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: A case study needs to tell recruiters what they need to know _____.

1 / 1 point

in a simple, animated deck or video

as quickly and efficiently as possible

with short descriptions, rather than images

while highlighting key industry trends

Correct

A case study needs to tell recruiters what they need to know as quickly and efficiently as possible.

9.

Question 9

When applying for UX design jobs, it is important to include which of the following materials in your application? Select all that apply.

1 / 1 point

Case studies

Correct

Case studies are important to include in job applications. Recruiters and hiring managers review this material during the application process.

Headshot

Portfolio

Correct

A portfolio is important to include in job applications. Recruiters and hiring managers review this material during the application process.

Resume

Correct

A resume is important to include in job applications. Recruiters and hiring managers review this material during the application process.

10.

Question 10

A designer finds a job that she is interested in, but needs to create a resume quickly before the upcoming job application deadline. What tool can she use to create a solid resume with all the necessary elements?

1 / 1 point

Figma

Medium

A template from a word processing program

Adobe XD

Correct

Using a template is the fastest way to create a resume because it already includes all of the necessary elements a designer needs to include.

11.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: When creating a case study, critical pieces include the designer’s role in the project, the goal of the project, and the sketches and wireframes. Most importantly, the case study should include _____.

0 / 1 point

key challenges encountered

what the designer learned during the design process

the designer’s final product

the designer’s design experience

Incorrect

Please review the section on adding projects to a portfolio.

12.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Case studies are the major components of a portfolio because they are a _____.

1 / 1 point

visual demonstration of your design knowledge

view of a design challenge

representation of a company’s design goals

reflection of how a company implements a design system

Correct

Case studies are important because they demonstrate your design knowledge throughout a project.

A designer should have multiple resume versions that are tailored to specific jobs they apply to.

1 / 1 point

True

False

Correct

Multiple versions of a designer’s resume should be ideal because they can target specific jobs by incorporating key terms listed in the desired job description.

11.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: When creating a case study, critical pieces include the designer’s role in the project, the goal of the project, and the sketches and wireframes. Most importantly, the case study should include _____.

0 / 1 point

key challenges encountered

the designer’s design experience

the designer’s final product

what the designer learned during the design process

Incorrect

Please review the section on adding projects to a portfolio.

12.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Case studies are the major components of a portfolio because they are a _____.

1 / 1 point

visual demonstration of your design knowledge

representation of a company’s design goals

view of a design challenge

reflection of how a company implements a design system

Correct

Case studies are important because they demonstrate your design knowledge throughout a project.

12.

Question 12

Imagine a recruiter has requested that you share your portfolio for consideration in a newly created role. You want to include some case studies from past projects but need to finalize them before adding them to the portfolio. What should you consider to ensure the case studies are well preA designer wraps up a final prototype of a storm tracking app in Adobe XD and wants to share their work with the development team. Before they publish the prototype on the cloud, they name filethe . Which of the following example file names reflects best practicesented?

0 / 1 point

Case studies should include every aspect of the design project.

Case studies should be detailed and extensive.

Case studies should be visually appealing and easy to skim.

Case studies should include just your polished designs.

Incorrect

Please review the section on adding projects to a portfolio.