UX research

About this practice suite

This suite prepares candidates for ux research selection in the technology, software, data, ai, and cybersecurity sector with 5 skill areas: critical thinking, data interpretation, situational judgment, verbal reasoning and attention and concentration. Every question was written by Novus editors for this suite — none are taken from live or leaked exams — and the full bank holds 52 scored questions across three modes, plus 8 reserve questions used to vary repeat attempts. Answer keys never ship to the browser: your answers are scored server-side, and results stay on your device.

Skills this suite practises

• Critical thinking — Evaluating evidence, assumptions, arguments, credibility, and alternative explanations.
• Data interpretation — Tables, charts, graphs, dashboards, trends, comparisons, and evidence-based conclusions.
• Situational judgment — Evaluating workplace responses against role-relevant principles.
• Verbal reasoning — Drawing conclusions from written information without relying on outside assumptions.
• Attention and concentration — Sustained focus, selective attention, and accuracy under time pressure.

Sample questions from the guided bank

Two of the 10 guided-practice questions, shown exactly as they appear in a session. Answers and explanations are not printed here — keys stay on the server — so open guided practice to answer them and see how you did.

1. A usability test’s primary research goal is usually to:

   • A. Observe how people attempt tasks and where they struggle — not to close a sale
   • B. Prove the PM’s favorite mockup is perfect
   • C. Replace analytics dashboards forever
   • D. Train participants to memorize the UI

2. A stakeholder wants you to pitch the new design during moderated interviews. Best?

   • A. Pitch hard so they love it
   • B. Refuse research entirely
   • C. Keep sessions task-based; avoid selling — capture behavior and honest reactions
   • D. Only interview internal employees who already like it

Practice modes and timing

Guided practice is untimed-feeling and instructional; the mini-test is a short timed check; the full simulation mirrors a complete sitting. All three draw on separate question sets, so moving up a mode never repeats what you practised.

Study outline

Read the study outline for this suite’s skills, timings, and recommended lessons on one printable page, or download its standalone HTML file. The printable page can also be saved as a PDF from your browser.