Intermediate Programming in Java
Homework Assignment – Day 3
Create an assessment that touches on any of today’s topics.
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What is Web Site Usability?
 Primary web resource – www.usability.gov/basics/
 Remember to add page to your “Favorites” list!
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Who is Jakob Nielsen?
 http://www.useit.com/
 Remember to add page to your “Favorites” list!
Assignment
In your own words describe the following about Usability;
Using the web site listed above, answer the following questions;
1. What is usability as it relates to web site design?
2. How is usability defined?
3. What is “User Centered Design?”
4. Why is User Centered Design important?
5. How does User Centered Design differ from Usability Testing?
6. What is “Usability Testing?”
Go to http://www.usability.gov/refine/learnusa.html and then
summarize this page sighting at least 5 primary points that you
have learned about the process of Usability Testing;
i. One:
ii. Two:
iii. Three:
iv. Four:
v. Five:
7. Describe what makes up a “Usability Lab.”
Who is Jakob Nielsen?
Using the web site http://www.useit.com/, answer the following questions;
1. What are two of Jakob Nielsen’s nicknames? (see the section on About
Jakob Nielsen)
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ii.
2. Search the homepage for “What Websites Do to Turn on Teens,” click on the
link to read the article, and list 3 things “teen-centric” web sites do to appeal
to you guys;
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ii.
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b. Now, list 3 top teen web sites according to the article;
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3. Read http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20020512.html and list the top 10
guidelines for Homepage Usability;
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4. Read http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9605.html and list the top 10 mistakes in
web design;
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5. Now go back to the UseIt homepage and search for “Job Openings” click on
the link and tell me 5 “skills” required to become a Usability Specialist;
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