Informal Usability Review CT-UT Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21expert · hard

   A UX team is considering using an informal usability review for a new feature that is critical to the company's revenue. They have time for only one round of testing before the release. What is the most important limitation of an informal review that they should consider?

   • AIt may not uncover all usability issues, especially rare or edge-case problems.
   • BIt requires a large sample size to be valid, which is not feasible in a short timeframe.
   • CIt is too expensive and time-consuming for a single round of testing.
   • DIt cannot be used for early design stages because it requires a working prototype.
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2. 22application · medium

   During an informal usability review, a participant becomes frustrated and starts to give up on a task. The facilitator wants to gather useful data without biasing the participant. What should the facilitator do?

   • AImmediately tell the participant the correct steps to complete the task so they can continue.
   • BAsk the participant leading questions such as 'This is confusing, right?' to confirm the issue.
   • CEnd the session immediately because the participant is frustrated, and discard the data.
   • DEncourage the participant to keep trying, and observe how they attempt to recover from the difficulty.
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4. 23application · medium

   A startup has a working prototype of a new feature and wants to get quick feedback from a few potential users before the next iteration. They have limited time and budget. What is the most important step to include in their informal usability review plan?

   • APrepare a detailed script with exact wording for every question and follow-up probe.
   • BDefine specific tasks that represent the key user goals and a clear objective for the feedback session.
   • CSchedule the review only after the feature is fully developed and deployed to production.
   • DRecruit at least 20 participants to ensure statistical significance of the findings.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of an informal usability review?

   • ATo provide statistically significant usability metrics for regulatory compliance
   • BTo replace formal usability testing in all situations
   • CTo validate that the product meets all accessibility standards
   • DTo gather quick, qualitative feedback on a design to identify obvious usability issues early
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6. 25foundation · easy

   What is an effective technique for collecting qualitative data during an informal usability review?

   • AUsing a survey with closed-ended questions at the end of the session
   • BRecording only the time taken to complete each task
   • CAsking participants to rate their satisfaction on a 1-10 scale after each task
   • DEncouraging participants to think aloud while performing tasks
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