### **Module 1: Introduction and Extracting Interaction Design Requirements**
#### **Introduction: Usability to User Experience**
1. **What is the primary focus of usability in design?**
- A) Aesthetics
- B) User satisfaction and efficiency
- C) Technical specifications
- **Answer: B) User satisfaction and efficiency**
2. **Which of the following best describes user experience (UX)?**
- A) The visual design of a product
- B) The overall experience a user has with a product or service
- C) The technical performance of a system
- **Answer: B) The overall experience a user has with a product or service**
3. **How does user experience differ from usability?**
- A) UX focuses solely on technical aspects, while usability focuses on user satisfaction.
- B) Usability is a subset of UX, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness, while UX encompasses the
overall experience.
- C) UX is limited to visual design, while usability is about user interaction.
- **Answer: B) Usability is a subset of UX, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness, while UX
encompasses the overall experience.**
4. **What is the role of emotional impact in user experience?**
- A) To improve the technical performance of a system
- B) To create a positive emotional response and enhance user satisfaction
- C) To define the aesthetic aspects of the interface
- **Answer: B) To create a positive emotional response and enhance user satisfaction**
5. **Why is it important to consider emotional impact in UX design?**
- A) It affects only the visual appeal of the design.
- B) It can influence user satisfaction, engagement, and overall experience.
- C) It determines the technical feasibility of the product.
- **Answer: B) It can influence user satisfaction, engagement, and overall experience.**
6. **What does a business case for user experience typically include?**
- A) Detailed technical requirements
- B) Justification for UX investments, including benefits and ROI
- C) Design aesthetics and color schemes
- **Answer: B) Justification for UX investments, including benefits and ROI**
7. **What is a primary benefit of having a business case for UX?**
- A) It defines the visual style of the product.
- B) It helps stakeholders understand the value and impact of UX improvements.
- C) It focuses on reducing development costs.
- **Answer: B) It helps stakeholders understand the value and impact of UX improvements.**
8. **Which of the following best describes the transition from usability to user experience?**
- A) From a focus on task efficiency to a focus on overall user satisfaction
- B) From technical performance to design aesthetics
- C) From visual design to technical specifications
- **Answer: A) From a focus on task efficiency to a focus on overall user satisfaction**
#### **Extracting Interaction Design Requirements**
9. **What is the primary purpose of extracting interaction design requirements?**
- A) To define technical specifications
- B) To understand and document user needs and expectations
- C) To create visual design elements
- **Answer: B) To understand and document user needs and expectations**
10. **Which method involves gathering requirements through interviews and observations?**
- A) Formal requirement extraction
- B) Ethnographic studies
- C) Surveys
- **Answer: B) Ethnographic studies**
11. **What is formal requirement extraction?**
- A) A process for gathering requirements through informal conversations
- B) A structured approach to identifying and documenting requirements
- C) A method for designing user interfaces
- **Answer: B) A structured approach to identifying and documenting requirements**
12. **Which of the following is NOT a common method for extracting interaction design
requirements?**
- A) User interviews
- B) Task analysis
- C) Aesthetic reviews
- **Answer: C) Aesthetic reviews**
13. **What is task analysis used for in requirement extraction?**
- A) To design visual elements
- B) To understand and document how users perform tasks
- C) To evaluate the technical performance of a system
- **Answer: B) To understand and document how users perform tasks**
14. **Which technique is useful for understanding the context in which a system will be used?**
- A) Surveys
- B) Contextual inquiry
- C) Prototype testing
- **Answer: B) Contextual inquiry**
15. **What role do user personas play in requirement extraction?**
- A) They help in visual design
- B) They represent user needs and behaviors, guiding design decisions
- C) They provide technical specifications
- **Answer: B) They represent user needs and behaviors, guiding design decisions**
16. **Which of the following is a method for formal requirement extraction?**
- A) Participatory design
- B) Focus groups
- C) Ethnographic studies
- **Answer: B) Focus groups**
17. **What is the purpose of using scenarios in requirement extraction?**
- A) To document technical details
- B) To illustrate how users interact with the system in specific contexts
- C) To create aesthetic design elements
- **Answer: B) To illustrate how users interact with the system in specific contexts**
18. **What is one advantage of using surveys for requirement extraction?**
- A) They provide in-depth qualitative data
- B) They allow for reaching a large number of users quickly
- C) They offer real-time user feedback
- **Answer: B) They allow for reaching a large number of users quickly**
19. **How do participatory design methods contribute to requirement extraction?**
- A) By involving users directly in the design process
- B) By analyzing technical performance
- C) By creating visual design prototypes
- **Answer: A) By involving users directly in the design process**
20. **What is a primary challenge of informal requirement extraction methods?**
- A) They lack depth and specificity
- B) They are too costly
- C) They provide too much technical detail
- **Answer: A) They lack depth and specificity**
21. **Which method focuses on observing users in their natural environment?**
- A) Surveys
- B) Contextual inquiry
- C) Focus groups
- **Answer: B) Contextual inquiry**
22. **Which requirement extraction method involves users performing tasks while being observed?**
- A) Ethnographic study
- B) Usability testing
- C) Task analysis
- **Answer: B) Usability testing**
23. **What is the main goal of using focus groups in requirement extraction?**
- A) To gather detailed individual feedback
- B) To obtain diverse perspectives and opinions from multiple users
- C) To evaluate technical specifications
- **Answer: B) To obtain diverse perspectives and opinions from multiple users**
24. **What type of data is typically collected through interviews in requirement extraction?**
- A) Quantitative data
- B) Technical specifications
- C) Qualitative insights about user needs and experiences
- **Answer: C) Qualitative insights about user needs and experiences**
25. **Which technique involves users performing tasks to identify usability issues?**
- A) User interviews
- B) Usability testing
- C) Surveys
- **Answer: B) Usability testing**
26. **What is the purpose of requirement prioritization in the design process?**
- A) To finalize the visual design
- B) To identify and focus on the most critical user needs and requirements
- C) To determine the technical constraints
- **Answer: B) To identify and focus on the most critical user needs and requirements**
27. **Which method is useful for gathering both qualitative and quantitative data on user needs?**
- A) Surveys
- B) Focus groups
- C) Contextual inquiry
- **Answer: A) Surveys**
28. **What is the primary focus of using user stories in requirement extraction?**
- A) To define visual design elements
- B) To describe specific user interactions and scenarios
- C) To outline technical requirements
- **Answer: B) To describe specific user interactions and scenarios**
29. **Which technique is best for understanding complex user workflows and interactions?**
- A) Surveys
- B) Task analysis
- C) Usability testing
- **Answer: B) Task analysis**
30. **What is the advantage of using ethnographic studies in requirement extraction?**
- A) They provide quick feedback from a large group of users
- B) They offer deep insights into user behaviors and context
- C) They focus solely on technical performance
- **Answer: B) They offer deep insights into user behaviors and context**
31. **Which of the following methods is least likely to provide insights into user behavior in context?**
- A) Contextual inquiry
- B) User interviews
- C) Surveys
- **Answer: C) Surveys**
32. **What does a "use case" typically describe in the context of requirement extraction?**
- A) The technical specifications of a system
- B) The detailed steps a user takes to achieve a specific goal
- C) The visual design elements of an interface
- **Answer: B) The detailed steps a user takes to achieve a specific goal**
33. **Which of the following methods is used to gather data on users' existing behaviors and
interactions with current systems?**
- A) Ethnographic studies
- B) Prototyping
- C) Visual design analysis
- **Answer: A) Ethnographic studies**
34. **What is the key advantage of using task analysis in requirement extraction?**
- A) It provides aesthetic recommendations for design
- B) It helps in understanding how users perform tasks and interact with the system
- C) It focuses on technical performance and system architecture
- **Answer: B) It helps in understanding how users perform tasks and interact with the system**
35. **Which of the following is NOT typically a part of a formal requirement extraction process?**
- A) Requirement gathering workshops
- B) Stakeholder interviews
- C) Aesthetic critique sessions
- **Answer: C) Aesthetic critique sessions**
36. **What role do user personas play in the interaction design process?**
- A) They are used to develop marketing strategies.
- B) They represent typical users and help guide design decisions based on user needs.
- C) They are used to define technical requirements for developers.
- **Answer: B) They represent typical users and help guide design decisions based on user needs.**
37. **What is a common output of a requirement extraction process?**
- A) Design prototypes
- B) A list of user needs and requirements
- C) Visual design mockups
- **Answer: B) A list of user needs and requirements**
38. **Which method involves users directly interacting with a system prototype to provide feedback?**
- A) User interviews
- B) Usability testing
- C) Ethnographic studies
- **Answer: B) Usability testing**
39. **What is the purpose of conducting focus groups in requirement extraction?**
- A) To observe users in their natural environment
- B) To collect diverse opinions and feedback on design concepts
- C) To finalize the technical specifications of a system
- **Answer: B) To collect diverse opinions and feedback on design concepts**
40. **Which technique helps to visualize how users interact with a system over time and in different
scenarios?**
- A) User personas
- B) Storyboards
- C) Surveys
- **Answer: B) Storyboards**
41. **What is the main benefit of using scenarios in the design process?**
- A) To ensure technical feasibility
- B) To demonstrate how users will use a system in specific situations
- C) To create visual design elements
- **Answer: B) To demonstrate how users will use a system in specific situations**
42. **Which of the following is NOT a typical method for gathering user requirements?**
- A) Contextual inquiry
- B) User stories
- C) Design mockups
- **Answer: C) Design mockups**
43. **What does the term "contextual inquiry" refer to in requirement extraction?**
- A) Analyzing user data from surveys
- B) Observing users in their natural environment while they interact with the system
- C) Conducting workshops with stakeholders
- **Answer: B) Observing users in their natural environment while they interact with the system**
44. **Which method provides a structured way to gather detailed feedback from users about their
needs and experiences?**
- A) Usability testing
- B) Focus groups
- C) Aesthetic evaluations
- **Answer: B) Focus groups**
45. **What is the primary focus of using user stories in requirement gathering?**
- A) To create high-fidelity prototypes
- B) To capture user interactions and goals in a narrative format
- C) To define technical specifications and system architecture
- **Answer: B) To capture user interactions and goals in a narrative format**
46. **Which of the following methods is best suited for understanding the daily tasks and challenges
faced by users?**
- A) Contextual inquiry
- B) Visual design analysis
- C) Technical performance testing
- **Answer: A) Contextual inquiry**
47. **What does "formal requirement extraction" aim to achieve?**
- A) To produce aesthetic design elements
- B) To systematically identify and document user requirements
- C) To develop marketing strategies
- **Answer: B) To systematically identify and document user requirements**
48. **Which method is used to gather feedback from users while they interact with a working
prototype?**
- A) Usability testing
- B) Ethnographic studies
- C) Surveys
- **Answer: A) Usability testing**
49. **What is a common challenge associated with informal requirement gathering methods?**
- A) Lack of user engagement
- B) Limited depth of information
- C) High cost of implementation
- **Answer: B) Limited depth of information**
50. **What is the purpose of using "storyboards" in interaction design?**
- A) To provide detailed technical documentation
- B) To illustrate and visualize user interactions and scenarios
- C) To define design aesthetics and visual elements
- **Answer: B) To illustrate and visualize user interactions and scenarios**