Weekly Challenge 1: The basics of user experience design – Coursera

The Basics of user experience design solved

Question 1

What is the user experience?

1 point

The user experience is how the user feels about interacting with or experiencing a product.

The user experience is how the developer feels about a user.

The user experience is the attitude the UX designer has about a product.

 
Question 2

Which role represents a type of designer with broad knowledge in multiple areas of UX design, and a depth of knowledge in a single area?

1 point
 

Stakeholder

T-shaped

Generalist

Specialist

 
Question 3

Which UX design role focuses on designing the experience and functionality of a product?

1 point
 

Visual designer

Production designer

Motion designer

Interaction designer

 
Question 4

Fill in the blank: If a user finds a product enjoyable to use, then the UX designer created a positive connection by considering the user’s ______ when making the product.

1 point
 

hobbies and interests

personal background

thoughts and feelings

 
Question 5

What are some of the day-to-day responsibilities of an entry-level UX designer? Select all that apply.

1 point
 

Researching

Marketing

Wireframing

Program management

 
Question 6

Which kind of designer focuses on one particular type of UX design?

1 point
 

Generalist

Y-shaped

T-shaped

Specialist

 
Question 7

Choose the environment that best suits a generalist. Select all that apply.

1 point
 

Small companies

Startup businesses

Design agencies

Large corporations

 
Question 8

Alex is starting a career in UX and wants to work in a company with room for growth. Alex prefers a fast-paced, unstructured work environment. Which job is a good fit for Alex?

1 point
 

Working at a design studio

Working at a small startup

Working for a large company

Working for a city government

 
Question 9

Why are program managers necessary when working in UX design?

1 point
 

Program managers ensure the process of building a product goes smoothly from start to finish through the use of clear and timely communication.

Program managers ensure the language within a product is clear.

Program managers act as a bridge between interaction designers and engineers.

Program managers translate the design’s intent into a functioning experience.

 
Question 10

What is a benefit of starting your career with an apprenticeship?

1 point
 

Apprenticeships are short-term, lasting a few months.

Apprenticeships allow you to offer your services to a small business or nonprofit in exchange for a good recommendation.

Apprenticeships allow you to work for yourself.

Apprenticeships are paid.

Question 1

What is the user experience?

1 / 1 point
 

The user experience is how the user feels about interacting with or experiencing a product.

The user experience is how the developer feels about a user.

The user experience is the attitude the UX designer has about a product.

 
Correct

The user experience is how a person, the user, feels about interacting with or experiencing a product

 
Question 2

Which role represents a type of designer with broad knowledge in multiple areas of UX design, and a depth of knowledge in a single area?

1 / 1 point
 

Stakeholder

T-shaped

Generalist

Specialist

 
Correct

The vertical line of the T represents the type of UX design you specialize in, while the horizontal line of the T represents your complementary skills.

 
Question 3

Which UX design role focuses on designing the experience and functionality of a product?

0 / 1 point
 

Visual designer

Production designer

Motion designer

Interaction designer

 
Question 4

Fill in the blank: If a user finds a product enjoyable to use, then the UX designer created a positive connection by considering the user’s ______ when making the product.

1 / 1 point
 

hobbies and interests

personal background

thoughts and feelings

 
Correct

UX designers foster that positive connection by taking a user’s thoughts and feelings into account when making products.

 
Question 5

What are some of the day-to-day responsibilities of an entry-level UX designer? Select all that apply.

0.75 / 1 point
 

Researching

 
Correct

It is through user research, and designing products based on that research, that designers are able to achieve goals based on users’ needs.

Marketing

 
This should not be selected

Wireframing

 
Correct

Wireframing is a typical responsibility of an entry-level UX designer. It’s one of the first steps designers take when building a new product or feature.

Program management

 
Question 6

Which kind of designer focuses on one particular type of UX design?

1 / 1 point
 

Generalist

Y-shaped

T-shaped

Specialist

 
Correct

Specialists have a deep understanding of a particular UX design role such as visual, interaction, or motion design.

 
Question 7

Choose the environment that best suits a generalist. Select all that apply.

0 / 1 point
 

Small companies

Startup businesses

Design agencies

Large corporations

 
Question 8

Alex is starting a career in UX and wants to work in a company with room for growth. Alex prefers a fast-paced, unstructured work environment. Which job is a good fit for Alex?

0 / 1 point
 

Working at a design studio

Working at a small startup

Working for a large company

Working for a city government

 
Question 9

Why are program managers necessary when working in UX design?

1 / 1 point
 

Program managers ensure the process of building a product goes smoothly from start to finish through the use of clear and timely communication.

Program managers ensure the language within a product is clear.

Program managers act as a bridge between interaction designers and engineers.

Program managers translate the design’s intent into a functioning experience.

 
Correct

Program managers ensure clear and timely communication so that the process of building a useful product moves smoothly from start to finish.

 
Question 10

What is a benefit of starting your career with an apprenticeship?

0 / 1 point
 

Apprenticeships are short-term, lasting a few months.

Apprenticeships allow you to offer your services to a small business or nonprofit in exchange for a good recommendation.

Apprenticeships allow you to work for yourself.

Apprenticeships are paid.

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