Website Design Wireframing and Prototyping 3

Question 1

What does 'design handoff' refer to in the web design workflow?

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Providing developers with all specifications, assets, and documentation to implement the design

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Transferring ownership of design files from one designer to another on the team

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Handing off client management responsibilities to a project manager

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Converting rough wireframes into polished high-fidelity mockups

Question 2

What is iterative design in the context of prototyping?

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Creating and refining design versions through repeated cycles based on user feedback

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Designing each page completely independently without referencing other pages

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Using only a single design tool throughout the entire project lifecycle

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Completing and freezing the entire design before any user testing occurs

Question 3

What is a 'design system' in modern web design?

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A collection of reusable UI components, guidelines, and standards for consistent design

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A proprietary software tool used exclusively for creating wireframes

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A server-side system for managing and delivering website assets

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A framework of CSS rules for writing standardized front-end code

Question 4

What is the purpose of usability testing during the prototyping phase?

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To observe real users interacting with the prototype and identify usability issues

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To check for grammatical and spelling errors in all written content

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To measure and optimize the file size and load speed of the prototype

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To confirm that the prototype matches the brand's exact color guidelines

Question 5

What is 'the fold' in web design?

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The imaginary horizontal line marking what is visible on screen without scrolling

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A CSS technique used to create collapsible accordion navigation menus

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A design principle for organizing folded or layered navigation structures

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A technique for removing excess whitespace between page sections

Question 6

What does A/B testing involve in web design?

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Comparing two design variations with different user groups to determine which performs better

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Testing designs separately on browser version A (desktop) and browser version B (mobile)

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Running the website on two different server configurations to compare uptime

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Having two separate designers create competing versions reviewed by a committee

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a 'user persona' in the design process?

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A fictional but research-based representation of a target user including their goals and behaviors

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A legal identity used to authenticate access to design and project management tools

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A temporary username created for quality assurance and testing purposes only

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A developer profile stored within a project management or version control platform