ASTQB Exam - Topic 14 Question 54 Discussion

Actual exam question for ASTQB's ASTQB exam

Question #: 54
Topic #: 14

Your company has created an application for doing crossword puzzles. The target users are in the age class of over 65 years old. There has already been considerable concentration on creating screens that are easy to navigate and intuitive. It is a primary goal that the software be easy to use. View ability has been implemented with a revolutionary magnification ability based on moving a magnifying glass across the screen. The beta testers have still had problems using the application, particularly when trying to enter the letters into the squares.

Given this information, which area should you target for more complete testing?

ASimplicity

BLayout

CIntuitiveness

DNavigation

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Suggested Answer: C

by Elvera at Aug 29, 2023, 11:20 PM

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William

8 months ago

Navigation seems fine to me, but simplicity is key for this age group!

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Kristofer

8 months ago

Not sure if intuitiveness is the issue. Maybe it's just the input method?

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Kimbery

9 months ago

Wait, is the magnifying glass feature really working? Sounds tricky!

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Mindy

9 months ago

Totally agree! A clean layout can make a big difference.

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Clement

9 months ago

I think they need to focus on the layout. It's crucial for older users.

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Shayne

9 months ago

Navigation seems crucial, but I wonder if the magnification feature is causing confusion. Should we test that alongside navigation?

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Jeniffer

10 months ago

I practiced some similar questions, and I feel like intuitiveness is key. If they can't figure out how to input letters easily, that could be a major barrier.

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Martina

10 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I think layout might be a big issue too. If the letters are hard to enter, maybe the squares are not positioned well?

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Sunshine

10 months ago

I remember we discussed how important it is for older users to have a simple interface. Maybe we should focus on simplicity for testing?

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Anastacia

10 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about where the system of record for the sales process is housed. I'll need to carefully review the details about the integration between the ERP, data warehouse, and Salesforce clouds.

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Anglea

10 months ago

I'll make my best guess and hope for the best, this one's a bit of a challenge.

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Chantay

10 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and if I recall, benchmarking with the market is a good indicator for the review. So B might be the right choice.

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Dortha

10 months ago

Nmap is the go-to tool for port scanning, so I'm confident that's the right answer here.

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Vicki

1 year ago

I'm going with D) Navigation. Clearly, the magnifying glass gimmick is just a distraction. What these seniors really need is a big 'Enter Letter Here' button. Anything more complicated and they'll be throwing their dentures at the screen.

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Linwood

1 year ago

D) Navigation

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Geoffrey

1 year ago

C) Intuitiveness

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Margarita

1 year ago

B) Layout

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Iluminada

1 year ago

A) Simplicity

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Daisy

1 year ago

A) Simplicity is the way to go. These users are probably technologically challenged, so the simpler the better. Just make it idiot-proof and they'll be solving crosswords in no time!

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Jeff

1 year ago

Hmm, C) Intuitiveness is the key here. These older users need an interface that's so intuitive, they don't even have to think about how to use it. Anything less, and they'll be lost.

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Brynn

1 year ago

B) Layout seems like the obvious choice. The magnification feature is useless if the users can't figure out how to use it to see the letters clearly.

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Mila

1 year ago

C) Intuitiveness

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Monte

1 year ago

B) Layout

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Felicidad

1 year ago

A) Simplicity

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Dallas

1 year ago

I think the answer is D) Navigation. If the beta testers are having trouble entering letters, the issue is likely with the navigation and controls, not the simplicity, layout, or intuitiveness of the app.

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