Digital Media Unit 2

MODULE 3
TOPIC #5: Factors that impact the mobile user experience (Research questions included)

Factor Impact on User Experience

a) Screen Size What you should know:
of a mobile  refers to the physical size of the device's display screen
device
Observe the diagram below and comment on the Impact that Screen
size has on User Experience:

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b) Bandwidth What you should know:
 Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be
transmitted over a network connection in a given amount of
time.
o Measured in bits per second (bps)
 The speed/capacity of a network connection affects
bandwidth and by extension the user experience.
 The more bandwidth a connection has, the more data it can
transmit at a given time, allowing for faster and more
efficient data transfer, less bandwidth connection results in
the opposite.
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Activities that require a good bandwidth connection:

o Streaming Videos Online
o Downloading files
o Browsing the internet
In your own words, how does this affect user experience?
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c) Portability What you should know:
 refers to the ability of a system or technology to be easily
used in different contexts without significant modification.
In your own words, how does this affect user experience?
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d) Processing What you should know:
Power  refers to the ability of electronic device to perform
computations and execute instructions at a high speed and
with high efficiency.
 It is typically measured in terms of clock speed (GHz) and
the number of processing cores in the device.
Research:
Using Google or Chat-GPT, research the following:
o How many processing cores are in an iPhone?
o How many processing cores are in an Android Phone?

In your own words, how does this affect user experience?

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In your own words, explain why a mobile app developer should
consider the Processing Power of a mobile phone.
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e) Accessibility What you should know:

 refers to the design and implementation of features and
settings that enable users with disabilities or impairments to
use the device effectively.
 The goal of accessibility features is to ensure that people
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with disabilities have equal access to mobile devices and the

benefits they provide.
In your own words, how does this affect user experience?
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In your own words, explain why a mobile app developer should

consider the Accessibility of a mobile phone.
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f) Environmen What you should know:
t  refers to the physical setting or surroundings in which a
mobile device is being used. This can include factors such as
lighting, noise level, temperature, and physical barriers,
among others.
 Environmental factors can have a significant impact on the
user experience when using a mobile device. For example,
using a mobile device in bright sunlight can make it difficult
to see the screen, while using a device in a noisy
environment can make it hard to hear notifications or alerts.
Similarly, extreme temperatures can affect battery life and
overall device performance.
In your own words, explain why a mobile app developer should
consider this factor in the creation of a mobile app.
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g) User Profile What you should know:
 refers to the collection of information that is associated with
a particular user of a mobile device or mobile app. This
information can include demographic data, personal
preferences, usage patterns, and other relevant information
that helps to define and characterize the user.
o List at least four (4) ways in which a user profile
can be developed.
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o In your own words, explain why a mobile app
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developer should consider this factor in the creation

of a mobile app.
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