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web design chapter 4
intro to web
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Undergraduate 3
02/19/2012

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Many of the methods of interacting with information in a book are the same as the methods used when interacting with information on a Web site.
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False
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_______________ refers to issues of orientation, route decisions, mental mapping, and closure.
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Wayfinding
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At the top of one FSU webpage exists this line of text:
Florida State / The Graduate School / Academics & Research / Degree Programs / Master's Degree Programs
What is this called?
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breadcrumbs
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It is useful for large Web sites to include _____________ to assist in navigation.
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a search utility
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Out textbook uses "Times Square" as a metaphor for the ideal interface design.
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false
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A study cited in our textbook found that an equal number of users prefer to navigate Web sites using menu lists as those that prefer to use a keyword search.
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true
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Providing "you are here" markers on every page is especially useful for ____________.
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users who find a page in your sight using a search engine like Google.
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______________ are essential for both site identity and consistent navigation.
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Headers
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Which of the following is NOT an example of good interface design.
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minimize navigation components
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Web designers should build pages that load in under 10 seconds to avoid user impatience.
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true
Supporting users have an ad free experience!