Ergonomics of Mobile App Design Quiz

What 2 things are in constant battle to deliver the very best experience?

• D. Marketing strategies

• C. User demographics

• A. Functionality and aesthetics

• B. Hardware and software

What does ergonomics in mobile design focus on?

• B. Human needs and comfort

• A. Physical objects

• D. Marketing trends

• C. Aesthetics only

According to the article, why are mobile phones designed to be portrait-oriented?

• C. To match desktop computers

• B. To display more content

• A. Due to the way the phone sits in the hand and how far fingers can reach around a screen.

• D. Due to the fact that manufacturers need to follow a trend

What percentage of users mostly use their mobile devices one-handed?

• A. 49%

• B. 36%

• C. 15%

• D. 60%

Where is the most easily accessible area on a mobile device for one-handed use?

• C. Bottom of the screen

• B. Middle of the screen

• A. Top of the screen

• D. Left side of the screen

Why are mobile app buttons and elements laid out in a specific way?

• C. To ensure usability in all situations

• D. To follow a trend

• B. To create confusion

• A. To challenge users

Why are mobile app buttons and elements made bigger?

• C. To ensure accuracy with finger taps

• B. To challenge users

• D. To follow a trend

• A. To save space

What is the best interface according to the article?

• C. An unobtrusive or invisible interface

• D. An interface with large buttons

• B. An interface with many buttons

• A. A complex and cluttered interface

What is the main takeaway for designing mobile apps with ergonomics in mind?

• A. Make everything smaller

• D. Use complex user journeys

• C. Hide unnecessary interface elements

• B. Place important features at the top

According to the UX Matters survey, what percentage of users use their mobile devices two-handed?

• A. 49%

• B. 36%

• C. 15%

• D. 60%