SMAD 203 MIDTERM Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) Describe what Steve Krug means by, "Don't make me think."
- Correct Answers ✅-no questions, mental chatter, or
- Correct Answers ✅-like good light in store, it just makes
errors -website should be self-explanatory -don't have to put forth any effort Define "self-evident" in relation to Krug's first law of usability
everything better -average user should be able to understand the site without thinking about it What can you do if you cannot make a page self-evident - Correct Answers ✅layout and design elements, text that leads them on the right path, images What is a convention? - Correct Answers ✅a reoccurring symbol that is universally understood -things that aren't often changed Why is it important to use conventions? - Correct Answers ✅conventions make websites easier to navigate
ex: underlined text means hyperlink
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SMAD 203 MIDTERM Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) Persona - Correct Answers ✅a broad, overarching person of sorts who is a compilation of all the characteristics you would associate with the person you're creating How many core characteristics should have a persona? - Correct Answers ✅7-10 What should the core characteristics of a persona touch on? - Correct Answers ✅-general background information -why are they using this app and what are their frustrations -illustrated photos and quotes related to technology What is a goal directed design - Correct Answers ✅a pathway designed to reach a goal H1 heading - Correct Answers ✅biggest and boldest thing on the page, most important H6 heading - Correct Answers ✅still bold, but much smaller, least important What is the idea behind semantics? - Correct Answers ✅the bigger something is, the more important it is in regard to the page
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