Heuristic Evaluation CT-UT Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A startup is developing a new mobile app and wants to identify usability issues early in the design process. They have a small budget and no access to usability testing facilities. Which method is most appropriate for this situation?

   • AUse a focus group to gather opinions on the design.
   • BConduct a heuristic evaluation with a few internal team members who are not involved in the design.
   • CConduct a full usability test with a large sample of users.
   • DWait until the app is released and collect user feedback.
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a heuristic evaluation in usability testing?

   • ATo identify potential usability problems by having evaluators inspect the interface against recognized usability principles
   • BTo measure the time it takes users to complete specific tasks
   • CTo statistically compare the usability of two different design alternatives
   • DTo collect subjective satisfaction ratings from end users after using the product
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4. 13foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common usability heuristic that states that users should be able to easily undo or redo actions?

   • AUser control and freedom
   • BConsistency and standards
   • CError prevention
   • DVisibility of system status
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5. 14foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a desirable qualification for an evaluator in a heuristic evaluation?

   • ACertification in statistical analysis
   • BExperience with the specific product being evaluated
   • CAbility to recruit a representative sample of users
   • DKnowledge of usability principles and heuristics
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6. 15expert · hard

   A software company is planning a heuristic evaluation of its project management tool. The team has a limited budget and can only afford a small number of evaluators. They are considering using only internal developers who are familiar with the system. Which approach would best align with the recommended practice for heuristic evaluation while respecting the budget constraint?

   • AUse three internal developers who have not been involved in the design, and provide them with a brief training on heuristics.
   • BUse external usability experts only, as internal evaluators are never effective.
   • CUse one internal developer who knows the system deeply to ensure all issues are found.
   • DUse five internal developers who were part of the design team, as they know the system best.
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