1. When building websites, what type of team members are crucial in building the UX team’s vision? Select all that apply.
- Data scientist
- Front-end
- Back-end
- Program manager
2. Fill in the blank: Designers provide mockups, prototypes, and ____ so the engineering team can begin the coding process.
- research reports
- wireframes
- case studies
- specifications
3. How does a designer determine when their designs are final before sending them off to the engineering team?
- If the design passes usability studies and participants seem mostly satisfied with the design, then it’s ready to be delivered to the engineering team.
- As long as assets have been finalized and the designer believes the product looks good, then it’s ready for the engineering team.
- If the designs are true representations of the intended user experience, assets are finalized, and users are able to interact with the designs without external guidance, then it’s ready for the engineering team.
- As long as design specifications have been finalized, then it’s ready to be delivered to the engineering team.
4. What are the typical components of a case study? Select all that apply.
- Project goal and objectives
- Usability study participant profiles
- Outcome of the project
- Designer’s role in the project
- Process the team followed
5. Fill in the blank: You complete a case study on your latest design project and add it to your portfolio. You should present your case study in a clear and _____ way to tell recruiters what they need to know as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- concise
- informal
- exhaustive
- complex
6. Fill in the blank: Sharing case studies in your portfolio is important because case studies are a visual demonstration of your _____. Select all that apply.
- ability to see an idea through from start to finish, despite challenges
- willingness to collaborate with a team
- design knowledge
- interests and hobbies
7. You complete a design project for a photo sharing app and want to create a case study for your portfolio. What should you include in the case study to show recruiters you would be a strong candidate for a UX design role? Select all that apply.
- Rough drafts of every idea
- Sketches, wireframes, and final polished designs
- Disagreements with team members
- Explanation of learnings from the design process
8. A design team completes their high-fidelity prototype of a responsive website. They confirm that the designs represent the expected user experience. What is the next step for the design team?
- Sharing the designs with stakeholders
- Confirming design choices with potential users
- Handing off the designs to developers and engineers
- Writing the code for the front-end interface
9. What is the difference between a back-end developer and a front-end developer?
- There is no difference, the only task that changes is what a developer is working on.
- A back-end developer writes code to enhance website accessibility; a front-end developer writes code to streamline information architecture.
- A back-end developer writes code for the digital product’s architecture and data storage based on the UX sitemap and functionality; a front-end developer writes code for the user-facing elements based on UX designer specifications.
- A back-end developer writes code for user interactions that are seen by the end user; a front-end developer writes code for website architecture that is rarely seen by the end user.
10. When you want to share a project and receive feedback on the design, what choice should you make under the “View Settings” menu?
- Development
- User Testing
- Design Review
- Presentation
11. The Link Access menu customizes what about an Adobe XD document?
- The level of security for a link
- The availability of a file in the cloud
- The type of review for a file
- The number of people who can access a file
12. What should a designer include in the file name when sharing content with a developer?
- Design budget and deadline
- File type and project name
- Project name and version
- Development start and end dates
13. What can a case study demonstrate to a recruiter or hiring manager? Select all that apply
- Feedback from clients
- Willingness to collaborate
- Ability to see an idea through from start to finish
- Design knowledge
14. What is the most important thing to include in a case study?
- Testimonials from clients
- What you learned during the design process
- What process you followed for user testing
- Project pitch deck and summary
15. Imagine a designer is applying for a job at a new design firm. They want to highlight their ability to collaborate with a team. How can they convey this to the firm’s recruiter?
- Prepare interview responses that highlight your practiced collaboration skills
- Share a portfolio with a case study, which demonstrates your willingness to collaborate
- Ask former colleagues to submit reference letters to the firm’s recruiter
- Submit a cover letter without a resume, and write about your collaboration skills
16. A designer is applying for a job at a design agency. They have already submitted a resume, and now the recruiter would like to review the designer’s previous work. What should they submit next?
- Client testimonials
- Portfolio
- Prototypes
- Cover letter
17. Imagine a designer sends their portfolio to a recruiter for a potential job opportunity. One of the designer’s case studies discusses how the designer worked with a diverse team for a complex project. Which case study component is this an example of?
- Designer’s role in the project
- Project goal and objectives
- Design processes followed
- Project outcome
18. Fill in the blank: Case studies are the major components of a portfolio because they are a _____.
- visual demonstration of your ability to see an idea through from beginning to end
- collection of reviews from your previous clients and stakeholders
- reflection of what you as a designer can improve on
- simple overview of your wireframes and prototypes
19. Which team member writes code for the website’s architecture and data storage?
- Front-end developer
- Back-end developer
- UX engineer
- UX designer
20. When you want to share a prototype with developers in Adobe XD, what choice should you make under the “View Settings” menu?
- Development
- User Testing
- Design Review
- Presentation
21. Imagine a designer finishes their prototype in Adobe XD. It includes client content that is protected under a non-disclosure agreement. They want to share it with developers. Should the designer set permissions so that anyone with a link can access the prototype?
- Yes.
- No.
- Maybe.
22. A designer finishes a final prototype of a bakery website in Adobe XD, and wants to share their work with the development team. Before they publish the prototype on the cloud, they name the file. Which of the following example file names reflects best practices?
- BakerySite-Version-Final
- Bakery-To-Test
- Site-To-Test-FINAL
- Site-For-Review
23. Fill in the blank: A _____ typically includes a project’s goal and objectives, a designer’s role in the project, the process the design team followed, and the project outcome.
- design portfolio
- hi-fi prototype
- project summary
- case study
24. Imagine a designer finishes a client project and wants to write a case study. They draft a case study that highlights their sketches, wireframes, and polished designs. Should they also include a description of the project and its goals?
- Yes. This is critical information. They should also include information about the target user, research conducted, and learnings during the design process.
- No. This is unnecessary information. The case study should focus on the designer’s product, including the sketches, wireframes, and polished designs.
- Sometimes. This can be helpful information to provide context. Studies should only include detailed descriptions when they compliment the designs.
25. Fill in the blank: An ideal case study is presented _____.
- in a concise and engaging way
- with a focus on industry trends
- with short descriptions, rather than images
- in a simple, animated deck or video
26. Should you only include case studies from your work as a professional UX designer in your design portfolio and remove any produced in an educational setting?
- Yes. Case studies should present designs that you have completed for companies or clients in your professional work.
- No. You should include case studies that represent your best design work. Case studies do not necessarily need to present work from projects with clients and companies.
- Maybe. Case studies should present designs that you have completed for companies or clients in your professional work, but only if these projects went as planned.
27. Fill in the blank: When creating a case study, critical pieces include the designer’s role in the project, the goal of the project, and the sketches and wireframes. Most importantly, the case study should include _____.
- key challenges encountered
- the designer’s design experience
- what the designer learned during the design process
- the designer’s future plans for the project
28. Why are case studies important components in a design portfolio? Select all that apply.
- They demonstrate your design knowledge.
- They demonstrate your ability to work through a project quickly.
- They demonstrate your ability to see an idea from start to finish.
- They demonstrate your willingness to collaborate with a team.
29. Fill in the blank: In Adobe XD, you can choose the type of file you want to share with viewers under the _____ menu.
- Design Review
- Link Access
- Viewer Settings
- View Settings
30. If you share highly sensitive material in Adobe XD that requires heightened security, what type of access permission should you select?
- Only Invited People
- Only User Testing
- Anyone With The Link
- Anyone With Password
31. A designer wraps up a final prototype of a language learning app called LanguageLaunch in Adobe XD, and wants to share their work with the development team. Before they publish the prototype on the cloud, they name the file: LanguageLaunch-Version-Final. Does this file name reflect best practices?
- Yes. A file name should include the project name and version.
- No. A file name must include the date of delivery, the designer’s name, and the version number.
- Maybe. A file name can reflect the designer’s preferences, which vary designer to designer.
32. A designer finishes a client project. They draft a case study that includes the target user, the research they conducted, and what they learned during the design process. Should they also include their sketches, wireframes, and polished designs?
- Yes. This is critical information. They should also include a description of the project and its goals.
- No. This is unnecessary information. The case study should focus on the designer’s research and findings rather than the visuals.
- Sometimes. This can be helpful, but it’s also potentially distracting for a reviewer.
33. When applying for UX design jobs, it is important to include which of the following materials in your application? Select all that apply.
- Headshot
- Resume
- Case studies
- Portfolio
34. Fill in the blank: Case studies are the major components of a portfolio because they are a _____.
- view of a design challenge
- visual demonstration of your design knowledge
- reflection of how a company implements a design system
- representation of a company’s design goals
35. What role do developers play in creating a usable product?
- They make interactive the low-fi mockups that UX designers hand off
- They make stable the preliminary code that UX designers compile
- They make accessible the feature updates that UX researchers recommend
- They make functional the designs and features that UX designers create
36. A designer finishes a client project. They draft a case study that describes the research conducted and research findings, key challenges or constraints the designer faced, and learnings during the design process. They also add sketches and wireframes, and their polished designs. What critical components are missing from the case study? Select all that apply.
- The goal of the project
- The target user
- The designer’s role in the project
- The designer’s thoughts on how the design could be improved
37. When assembling your portfolio, will each case study cover a single project?
- Yes, each design project will have its own case study
- No, a case study can cover multiple, similar projects
- Maybe, that is a decision every designer will make on their own
38. A design team completes their high-fidelity prototype of a responsive website. Before they hand off designs to the engineering team, they need to confirm that the designs are final. What questions should they answer before handing off the designs? Select all that apply.
- Are the designs a true representation of the intended user experience?
- Are users able to interact with and interpret the designs without external guidance?
- Have the engineers written code for the website’s architecture and data storage?
- Have placeholder text, icons, and imagery been replaced with finalized assets?
39. What does a back-end developer do?
- Writes code for the user-facing interfaces
- Designs and tests user-facing interfaces
- Writes code for the website’s architecture and data storage
- Outlines code based on design specifications
40. Fill in the blank: In Adobe XD, you can upload to the cloud from the _____ panel.
- upload
- file
- design
- assets
41. A designer completes a final prototype of a recipe journal app in Adobe XD, and wants to share their work with the development team. Before they publish the prototype on the cloud, they name the file: RecipeApp-Please-Review. Does this file name reflect best practices?
- Yes. A file name should include what action needs to be taken.
- No. A file name should include the project name and version.
- Maybe. A file name can reflect the designer’s preferences, which vary designer to designer.
42. Imagine a designer finishes a client project and wants to write a case study. They draft a case study that describes their role in the project, the goal of the project, and the target user. They also add sketches and wireframes, and their polished designs. What critical components are missing from the case study? Select all that apply.
- The key challenges or constraints the designer faced
- The research conducted and research findings
- The designer’s thoughts on how the design could be improved
- The designer’s learnings during the design process
43. Imagine a recruiter has requested that you share your portfolio for consideration in a newly created role. You want to include some case studies from past projects but need to finalize them before adding them to the portfolio. What should you consider to ensure the case studies are well presented?
- Case studies should include detailed, video walkthroughs of the design project.
- Case studies should be detailed and extensive.
- Case studies should include just your polished designs.
- Case studies should be visually appealing and easy to skim.
44. Which of the following is a summarized presentation of a design project?
- Cover letter
- Portfolio
- Prototype
- Case study
45. Fill in the blank: A case study needs to tell recruiters what they need to know _____.
- with short descriptions, rather than images
- while highlighting key industry trends
- as quickly and efficiently as possible
- in a simple, animated deck or video
