Project Risks CT-UT Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · easy

   Which strategy is most effective for mitigating the risk of low participant recruitment in a usability testing project?

   • AReduce the number of test tasks to shorten the session
   • BUse only internal employees as participants to save time
   • CConduct the test without any pilot session to save resources
   • DStart recruitment early and maintain a waiting list of backup participants
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2. 2application · medium

   A usability test is being conducted for a new medical device interface. The test is scheduled to run for one week, but the recruitment team has only been able to enroll 6 of the required 12 participants. What is the most likely impact on the project, and what is the best course of action?

   • AThe findings will be more reliable because the team can spend more time with each participant.
   • BThe findings may not be statistically significant, and the team should consider extending the recruitment period or using a smaller sample size with clear caveats.
   • CThe findings will be completely invalid, and the test should be cancelled immediately.
   • DThe findings will be biased because the participants are not representative of the target population.
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4. 3application · easy

   What is the most likely impact of a usability test being conducted with a prototype that has not been validated for technical feasibility?

   • AThe test will require less time to complete because the prototype is simple
   • BThe test results will be more valid because the prototype is realistic
   • CParticipants may encounter technical glitches that distract from the usability issues being tested
   • DThe test will automatically produce more actionable design recommendations
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a common project risk that can affect the planning phase of a usability testing project?

   • ARecruiting participants who are not representative of the target user group
   • BSelecting a usability testing tool that supports screen recording
   • CUsing a moderated testing method instead of an unmoderated one
   • DWriting test tasks that are too easy for participants
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6. 5application · easy

   How can a high rate of no-shows among scheduled participants most directly impact the outcomes of a usability testing project?

   • AIt increases the need for a more detailed test script
   • BIt reduces the sample size, potentially making the findings less reliable
   • CIt guarantees that the test results will be biased toward positive feedback
   • DIt eliminates the need for a pilot test
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