Course 1 Module 1 - The basics of UX design

Alex is starting a job as an entry level UX designer. Which of the following is a type of communication they are unlikely to use day-to-day? -proposals -emails -press releases -client pitches

press releases

Is UX design applicable to physical products as well as digital products? -yes -no -sometimes

yes

Which of the following terms describes the process used to take a product from idea to reality? -Design and development life cycle -Product development life cycle -Product development timeline -Product creation life cycle

Product development life cycle

What does a T-shaped UX designer specialize in? -T-shaped designers specialize in one kind of UX design and have a breadth of knowledge in other areas. -T-shaped designers have a deep understanding of one kind of UX design and lack knowledge in other areas. -T-shaped designers specialize in a lot of areas of UX design. -T-shaped designers have knowledge in many areas but lack specialization.

T-shaped designers specialize in one kind of UX design and have a breadth of knowledge in other areas.

Which of the following describes the user experience? -The user experience is how the developer feels about a user. -The user experience is the attitude the ux designer has about a product. -The user experience is how the user feels about interacting with or experiencing a product. -The user experience is how the company wants a user to feel.

The user experience is how the user feels about interacting with or experiencing a product.

What design role focuses on how a product looks? -Production designer -Motion designer -Visual designer -UX engineer

Visual designer

Choose the environment that best suits a generalist. Select all that apply. -small companies -startup business -design agencies -large corporations

-small companies -startup business -design agencies

What is a specialist UX designer? -A designer with a deep understanding of a particular UX design role such as visual, interaction, or motion design. -A designer who maintains a wide breadth of knowledge and responsibilities. -A designer who has a deep understanding of one kind of UX design and lacks knowledge in other areas. -A designer who specializes in one kind of UX design and has a breadth of knowledge in other areas.

A designer with a deep understanding of a particular UX design role such as visual, interaction, or motion design.

A beginner UX designer is looking for a short-term work opportunity with not a lot of responsibility. Which of the following is a good option for them? -Freelancing -An internship -Working at a start-up -An entry level job

An internship

Which team member is responsible for translating a design into a functional product? -Engineer -Production designer -Interaction designer -Program manager

Engineer

What is a generalist UX designer? -Generalist designers have knowledge in one area with complementary skills adjacent to that area. -Generalist designers specialize in one kind of UX design and have some knowledge in other areas. -Generalist designers are UX designers with a broad number of responsibilities, not specializing in any area. -Generalist designers have a deep understanding of one kind of UX design and lack knowledge in other areas.

Generalist designers are UX designers with a broad number of responsibilities, not specializing in any area.

What are some of the benefits a beginner UX designer might find working at a large company? -Large companies allow generalist UX designers to work with a wide range of clients. -Large companies allow employees to make large contributions and guide the company towards growth. -Large companies allow employees to specialize in one specific skill and learn from expert colleagues. -Large companies allow employees to pick the projects they want to work on and manage their own schedule.

Large companies allow employees to specialize in one specific skill and learn from expert colleagues.

In UX design, what makes a product enjoyable? -The designs foster a positive connection by taking a user's thoughts and feelings into account. -The design is difficult to learn at first, but easy to understand as time goes on. -The designs are useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities and backgrounds. -The design is designed to function the same for everyone.

The designs foster a positive connection by taking a user's thoughts and feelings into account.

What are some qualities in a product that make a good user experience? Select all that apply. -The product is enjoyable. -The product is equitable. -The product is usable. -The product is complex. -The product is useful.

The product is enjoyable. The product is equitable. The product is usable. The product is useful.

What is the fifth stage in the product development life cycle? -Test -brainstorm -define -design -launch

launch