Lesson 1.1

1.1 Design tools Quiz: OCR IT, Unit 2

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What does a flowchart primarily show when planning a calculation?

    • Exact cell addresses
    • Final printed report
    • Sequence of steps
    • Hardware requirements
  2. Which design tool is best for brainstorming ideas and linking related topics around a central idea?

    • Wireframe
    • Mind map
    • Visualisation diagram
    • Storyboard
  3. What does a storyboard show during user interface design?

    • Screen sequence
    • Network topology
    • Formula syntax
    • Server capacity
  4. What is the main purpose of a visualisation diagram?

    • Source code file
    • Planned screen layout
    • Live database query
    • Financial budget
  5. Which design tool shows the layout of a screen using basic boxes and labels?

    • Storyboard
    • Flowchart
    • Mind map
    • Wireframe
  6. Which three key elements must a spreadsheet design document include?

    • Password, username, email
    • Marketing, sales, profit
    • Functionality, navigation, outputs
    • Hardware, software, networks
  7. Why should a designer select appropriate software tools during planning?

    • To suit the task
    • To avoid updates
    • To reduce monitor cost
    • To increase file size
  8. Why are flowcharts used when designing mathematical calculations?

    • To explain logic
    • To format cells
    • To store passwords
    • To print invoices
  9. What should be included in a design to handle incorrect user input?

    • Crash logs
    • Error messages
    • Blank screens
    • System reboots
  10. Why are design documents produced before building a digital solution?

    • To test final speed
    • To buy new hardware
    • To agree a plan
    • To market the product
  11. What does a navigation system design show users?

    • Encryption keys
    • Font families
    • Storage capacities
    • Movement routes
  12. Which is an example of an output an organisation might use?

    • Test plan
    • Flowchart
    • Data validation rule
    • Invoice
  13. Which page layout property sets the space between printed content and the edge of the paper?

    • Scaling
    • Headers
    • Print area
    • Margins
  14. What must a designer consider when planning a report output?

    • Information source
    • Printer brand
    • Paper weight
    • Ink colour
  15. Which HCI principle means a user can quickly understand how to use the solution?

    • Memorability
    • Accessibility
    • Purpose
    • Learnability
  16. Which HCI principle concerns how easily a user remembers how to use the solution after a break?

    • Memorability
    • Colour
    • Learnability
    • Layout
  17. Which design choice best supports accessibility for users with low vision?

    • Muted pastel tones
    • Small font size
    • Complex animation
    • High colour contrast
  18. Why might a designer use a grid when planning a screen layout?

    • To encrypt data
    • To align items
    • To speed up loading
    • To compress images
  19. Why do designers consider user perceptions in human-computer interaction?

    • To aid usability
    • To reduce screen glare
    • To lower processor load
    • To save disk space
  20. Which practice best supports accessibility of navigation in user interfaces?

    • Random button colours
    • Meaningful button labels
    • Hidden menu bars
    • Complex acronyms

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