UX Angst Quiz Answers

Here are the answers to the quiz about my article “UX Angst of 2023” that was posted last week.

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1) What is the article's stance on the future of UX as it relates to AI?

Correct answer C: AI will facilitate a UX renaissance. The article states that the future of UX is AI, suggesting a renaissance.

2) According to the article, what caused the 11% drop in UX earnings for 2023?

Correct answer C: Market correction. The article explains the drop as a market correction after an unsustainable salary blip in 2022.

3) What is the attitude recommended by Jakob Nielsen to handle the challenges in the UX field?

Correct answer C: Optimism. The author encourages a positive attitude, stating that "positive attitudes breed winners."

4) What is Saffo's Law, as mentioned in the article?

Correct answer A: Never mistake a clear view for a short distance. Saffo's Law advises caution in assuming how quickly changes in the UX field will occur.

5) What does the article suggest about the long-term UX salary trends?

Correct answer C: Salaries have remained stable after adjusting for inflation. The article mentions that long-term salary trends have been stable for 25 years when adjusted for inflation.

6) According to the article, what proportion of companies have reached a high level of UX maturity?

Correct answer C: 1% Only 1% of companies doing UX have reached a high level of maturity, according to the author.

7) What does Jakob Nielsen indicate about the UX world's size since he started his career?

Correct answer A: It's 3,000 times bigger. The author states that the UX world is now 3,000 times larger than when he began.

8) How does the article characterize the drop in UX research job openings from 2022 to 2023?

Correct answer D: As a misleading cherry-picked number relative to the trend across many years. Correct answer The article considers the drop in job openings misleading, as the numbers are still 53% higher than in 2018.

9) What is Nielsen's Corollary to Saffo's Law?

Correct answer A: Don't assume a blurry view means a long distance. Nielsen's Corollary advises caution against assuming that uncertainty implies a distant future.

10) How does the article view UX professionals who started their careers in bootcamps compared to those with Ph.D.s?

Correct answer B: Both can bring value to the field. The author states that both bootcamp and Ph.D. professionals bring unique skills and perspectives to the field.

11) What is the main argument against the notion that UX is in a state of decline?

Correct answer C: UX maturity has improved every decade. The author argues that UX has matured and improved, with more companies adopting UX practices.

12) What does the article predict about the number of UX professionals worldwide by 2035?

Correct answer A: 10 million The article predicts the global UX workforce will reach 10 million professionals by 2035.