Figma Creating Figma Prototype 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Figma's Prototype panel, which interaction trigger fires when the cursor enters and stays over an element?
- On Drag
- While Hovering (Correct answer)
- After Delay
- Mouse Down
Correct answer: While Hovering
"While Hovering" keeps the action active only as long as the pointer remains over the element.
Question 2: What does the "Smart Animate" transition do between two frames?
- Instantly cuts to the new frame
- Matches layers with the same name and animates their differences (Correct answer)
- Adds a random easing curve
- Exports the frames as a video
Correct answer: Matches layers with the same name and animates their differences
Smart Animate interpolates matching, identically named layers to create smooth motion.
Question 3: Which action lets a prototype return to the previously viewed frame without specifying a destination?
- Navigate To
- Back (Correct answer)
- Swap Overlay
- Scroll To
Correct answer: Back
The "Back" action returns the user to the last frame in the navigation history.
Question 4: To make a long frame scrollable in a prototype, which property must the frame have?
- Clip content enabled with overflow scrolling set (Correct answer)
- A fixed position
- An applied component variant
- A boolean operation
Correct answer: Clip content enabled with overflow scrolling set
Clipping content and setting vertical/horizontal scroll behavior enables scrolling.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the "Open Overlay" action in prototyping?
- To permanently replace the current frame
- To display a frame on top of the current one, like a modal (Correct answer)
- To export the frame
- To merge two frames
Correct answer: To display a frame on top of the current one, like a modal
Open Overlay shows a frame layered above the current screen, ideal for modals and menus.
Question 6: Which device option in the Prototype panel sets the viewport size for presentation mode?
- Layout grid
- Device frame / model (Correct answer)
- Constraints
- Auto layout
Correct answer: Device frame / model
Choosing a device model sets the presentation viewport and surrounding frame.
Question 7: What does setting "Fixed position when scrolling" on a layer accomplish?
- It hides the layer during scroll
- It keeps the layer pinned while the rest of the frame scrolls (Correct answer)
- It deletes the layer on scroll
- It animates the layer offscreen
Correct answer: It keeps the layer pinned while the rest of the frame scrolls
Fixed layers stay in place (like a sticky header) while other content scrolls.
Figma Creating Figma Prototype 2
In Figma's Prototype panel, which interaction trigger fires when the cursor enters and stays over an element?