UX Interaction Design Principles 2

Question 1

What does Hick's Law state about decision-making in UX?

Accepted Answer

The time to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices

Answer

Hick's Law establishes that more choices lead to longer decision times, guiding designers to simplify menus and reduce unnecessary options.

Question 2

In interaction design, what is a 'mental model'?

Accepted Answer

A user's internal understanding of how a system works based on prior experience

Answer

A mental model is the user's internal representation of how a product works, formed from past experience and expectations that guide their interaction.

Question 3

What is 'direct manipulation' in interaction design?

Accepted Answer

Interacting with objects directly on screen rather than through abstract commands

Answer

Direct manipulation lets users interact with on-screen objects—drag, resize, swipe—seeing immediate results, making interfaces feel natural and transparent.

Question 4

What does the acronym 'WIMP' stand for in interaction design?

Accepted Answer

Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer

Answer

WIMP describes the dominant desktop GUI paradigm—Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointer—that became standard with graphical operating systems.

Question 5

Which interaction design concept describes the feeling that using a product is too slow or cumbersome relative to the task?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Answer

Friction in UX refers to unnecessary resistance in the user experience—extra steps, confusing controls, or slow responses—that impedes task completion.

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UX Interaction Design Principles 2