Lesson T5.2.2

T5.2.2 Trustworthiness, design and usability Quiz: KS3 Computing, Unit 5

20 questions

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Lesson T5.2.2, Trustworthiness, design and usability: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Computing (National Curriculum), Unit 5: Creative digital projects, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the most important check for an online source's trustworthiness?

    • Counting total views
    • Checking site design
    • Reading user comments
    • Checking reliable sources

  2. How should a pupil treat a website with no author, date or sources?

    • As primary evidence
    • As official policy
    • With extreme caution
    • As absolute truth

  3. What term describes content that unfairly favours one view or interest?

    • Bias
    • Phishing
    • Malware
    • Spam

  4. Why should a pupil compare information across multiple sources?

    • To save storage space
    • To speed up reading
    • To confirm accuracy
    • To find more images

  5. What does design consistency mean for a user interface?

    • Bright colour schemes
    • Predictable element behaviour
    • Fast page loading
    • Complex graphics

  6. Why is high colour contrast important in digital design?

    • Reducing file size
    • Improving text legibility
    • Increasing image resolution
    • Speeding up loading

  7. Which feature most improves navigation menu usability?

    • Random ordering
    • Hidden links
    • Logical structure
    • Excessive animation

  8. What is the main purpose of alt text on images?

    • Reducing storage space
    • Supporting screen readers
    • Speeding up downloads
    • Improving sound quality

  9. What problem is caused by low-contrast text on a screen?

    • Increased file size
    • Slower processing
    • Broken hyperlinks
    • Reduced readability

  10. What three factors define good product usability?

    • Efficiency, effectiveness, satisfaction
    • Cost, speed, size
    • Colour, layout, font
    • Security, privacy, updates

  11. Why should designers minimise the steps needed to complete a task?

    • Increasing efficiency
    • Increasing file size
    • Reducing security
    • Adding complexity

  12. What makes statistical data in an article trustworthy?

    • Missing methods
    • Vague descriptions
    • Verifiable sources
    • Anonymous authors

  13. What should a user do if an article matches their personal opinion?

    • Delete the article
    • Share it immediately
    • Check independent sources
    • Ignore the findings

  14. What is the function of a call to action in an interface?

    • Blocking user input
    • Hiding main menus
    • Guiding next steps
    • Displaying advertisements

  15. What is the purpose of a responsive web design?

    • Speeding up internet
    • Encrypting user data
    • Blocking pop-ups
    • Adapting screen layouts

  16. Why must websites be tested across multiple different devices?

    • Saving battery life
    • Checking device compatibility
    • Reducing server load
    • Increasing download speeds

  17. Which practice shows a trustworthy design when collecting user data?

    • Demanding passwords
    • Hiding privacy policies
    • Explaining data usage
    • Ignoring consent

  18. What is a common sign of an online scam?

    • Secure payment badges
    • Valid privacy notices
    • Clear contact details
    • Unsolicited prize requests

  19. Why should designers pair icons with text labels?

    • Increasing file size
    • Preventing user confusion
    • Slowing down clicks
    • Decreasing screen space

  20. What is the main purpose of a helpful error message in user design?

    • Hiding the problem
    • Crashing the app
    • Guiding the user
    • Deleting the file

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