Expert Usability Review CT-UT Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6foundation · easy

   What does a cognitive walkthrough focus on?

   • AThe performance speed of the system
   • BThe ease of learning a system by simulating a user's problem-solving process for a task
   • CThe visual appeal of the interface
   • DThe consistency of terminology across screens
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2. 7expert · hard

   A usability expert is reviewing a complex scientific instrument's software interface. The interface must comply with strict regulatory guidelines for labeling and data entry. The expert has limited time and must choose between a heuristic evaluation and a guideline-based review. What is the MOST appropriate choice given the regulatory context?

   • AConduct a guideline-based review to ensure compliance with the specific regulatory requirements.
   • BConduct both a heuristic evaluation and a cognitive walkthrough to cover all bases.
   • CConduct a heuristic evaluation because it is faster and covers general usability principles.
   • DConduct a cognitive walkthrough to focus on task-level efficiency.
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4. 8foundation · easy

   What is the main activity in a heuristic evaluation?

   • AInspecting the interface to see if it violates recognized usability heuristics
   • BConducting interviews with stakeholders
   • CMeasuring task completion time with a stopwatch
   • DObserving users as they perform tasks
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5. 9expert · hard

   A startup has a limited budget and needs to improve the usability of its new online banking platform. The team is considering an expert usability review versus a usability test with real users. The product is in a late stage of development, and the team needs quick feedback to fix critical issues before launch. What is the MOST appropriate recommendation?

   • ADelay the launch and conduct a full, expensive user testing program.
   • BSkip the expert review and go straight to user testing, as it is the only valid method.
   • CConduct an expert usability review first to quickly identify and fix obvious issues, then follow up with user testing if budget allows.
   • DConduct only an expert review and rely on it exclusively for all usability decisions.
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6. 10application · medium

   A junior designer asks a senior usability expert to review a new analytics dashboard. The junior designer says, 'I just need you to confirm my design is good so I can show my manager.' The expert notices several potential issues but also realizes the designer is anxious about the review. What is the MOST ethical and professional response from the expert?

   • AAgree to focus only on positive aspects to support the designer's confidence.
   • BConduct the review objectively and report all findings, including positive aspects and potential issues, without bias toward the designer's request.
   • CConduct the review but only report issues that are easy to fix, to avoid overwhelming the designer.
   • DRefuse to conduct the review because the designer's request indicates a conflict of interest.
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