CEC Website Development & User Experience 2

Question 1

Which HTTP status code should an ecommerce site return when a product URL is permanently moved to a new URL?

Accepted Answer

301 Moved Permanently

Answer

A 301 redirect tells browsers and search engines the resource has permanently moved, preserving link equity.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of lazy loading images on an ecommerce product listing page?

Accepted Answer

Improve initial page load speed by deferring off-screen images

Answer

Lazy loading defers loading of images outside the viewport, reducing initial page weight and improving Time to Interactive.

Question 3

A customer adds an item to their cart but is forced to create an account before checking out. What UX problem does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Forced account registration friction

Answer

Forced account creation is one of the top reasons for cart abandonment; guest checkout options significantly reduce this friction.

Question 4

Which CSS technique allows ecommerce product grids to automatically adjust column count based on screen width without media queries?

Accepted Answer

CSS Grid with auto-fill and minmax()

Answer

CSS Grid's auto-fill combined with minmax() creates responsive grids that adapt column count based on available space.

Question 5

What is the recommended maximum number of steps in an ecommerce checkout flow to minimize abandonment?

Accepted Answer

3 to 5 steps

Answer

Research shows 3–5 steps balances necessary data collection with user patience, while one-page checkouts can feel overwhelming.

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