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UI/UX Design

Model Examination · Set C (Practice)

Tribhuvan University

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) — II Semester

Course Title: UX/UI Design  |  Course Code: BCA 155

Time: 3 HoursFull Marks: 60Pass Marks: 24

Section A

Section titled “Section A”

Very Short Answer Questions
Attempt all questions. [10 × 1 = 10]

  1. Define usability in the context of human-computer interaction.
  2. What is direct manipulation?
  3. What is a User Persona?
  4. What is a modal dialog box?
  5. State one difference between a primary window and a secondary window.
  6. State the Gestalt principle of proximity.
  7. What is a low-fidelity wireframe?
  8. What is Heuristic Evaluation?
  9. Mention two common quantitative usability metrics.
  10. State one major physical constraint when designing user interfaces for wearable smartwatches.

Section B

Section titled “Section B”

Short Answer Questions
Answer any SIX questions. [6 × 5 = 30]

  1. What is User-Centered Design (UCD)? Describe the four core phases of the UCD process and explain why it is iterative. [2 + 3]
  2. Compare User Interviews and Surveys as UX research methods. Under what circumstances would you choose an interview over a survey? [3 + 2]
  3. Compare Direct Manipulation and Menu Selection interaction styles. State two advantages and two limitations of direct manipulation. [3 + 2]
  4. Compare Radio Buttons, Checkboxes, and Drop-down List Boxes. Provide clear guidelines for when a designer should use a drop-down list rather than radio buttons. [3 + 2]
  5. What is Heuristic Evaluation? Explain any three of Jakob Nielsen’s 10 Usability Heuristics with concrete UI examples. [2 + 3]
  6. Explain three critical design principles for wearable interfaces: glanceability, minimal input, and haptic feedback. [5]
  7. Explain the 60-30-10 color rule in UI design. How does proper color contrast ensure accessibility according to WCAG guidelines? [2 + 3]

Section C

Section titled “Section C”

Long Answer Questions
Answer any TWO questions. [2 × 10 = 20]

  1. A commercial bank is launching an e-Wallet and Mobile Banking App targeting college students in Nepal. Formulate a structured UX research plan, one detailed User Persona, and a 5-step Customer Journey Map for sending money to a friend via mobile phone. Detail the controls and three usability metrics you would measure before launch. [4 + 6]
  2. Discuss the architecture of modern Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) interfaces. Design a complete conversational dialog flow for booking a domestic flight ticket, including slot-filling interactions and error recovery strategies. [6 + 4]
  3. Compare menu bars, pull-down menus, cascading menus, pop-up menus, tear-off menus, and iconic menus. Select and justify suitable menu types and window presentation styles for a complex desktop Hospital Information Management System. [6 + 4]
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