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Question 1

Which file format is the de facto standard for exchanging structured data between modern REST APIs?

Accepted Answer

JSON

Answer

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) has become the dominant format for REST API data exchange due to its lightweight syntax and native JavaScript support.

Question 2

A prototyper needs to simulate realistic user data in a prototype without using actual sensitive customer records. What is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Generate synthetic or anonymized dummy data

Answer

Synthetic or anonymized dummy data mimics real data patterns while fully protecting privacy and complying with data regulations.

Question 3

In the context of information architecture tools, what does a 'sitemap tool' like Slickplan or GlooMaps primarily help practitioners create?

Accepted Answer

Visual hierarchical diagrams of site structure

Answer

IA sitemap tools generate visual hierarchical diagrams showing the structure and relationships between pages or content sections.

Question 4

Which technology is used to apply consistent transformations and formatting rules to XML data for presentation or conversion?

Accepted Answer

XSLT

Answer

XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations) transforms XML documents into other formats such as HTML, plain text, or different XML structures.

Question 5

A CIA candidate is reviewing a design where navigation labels use technical jargon unfamiliar to end users. Which heuristic principle is being violated?

Accepted Answer

Match between system and the real world

Answer

Nielsen's 'match between system and the real world' heuristic requires using users' familiar language rather than system-oriented or technical terms.

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