Two user interface designers are working on the interface for a collaborative text editor. They are discussing the design of a proposed new feature: a button to irreversibly delete the current version and all past versions of a document. Designer A says, “Let's make a red button with the words ‘Delete permanently’ on it. Red means danger.” Designer B says, “No, let’s make a button with a drawing of a piece of paper going up in flames.” Which of the following best describes the designers' proposals? A. Designer A’s proposed sign is more symbolic than Designer B’s proposed sign. B. Designer A’s proposed sign is less arbitrary than Designer B’s proposed sign.

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Two user interface designers are working on the interface for a collaborative text editor. They are discussing the design of a proposed new feature: a button to irreversibly delete the current version and all past versions of a document.

Designer A says, “Let's make a red button with the words ‘Delete permanently’ on it. Red means danger.”

Designer B says, “No, let’s make a button with a drawing of a piece of paper going up in flames.”

Which of the following best describes the designers' proposals?

A.
Designer A’s proposed sign is more symbolic than Designer B’s proposed sign.

B.
Designer A’s proposed sign is less arbitrary than Designer B’s proposed sign.

C.
Designer A’s proposed sign is more iconic than Designer B’s proposed sign.

D.
Designer A’s proposed sign is more motivated than Designer B’s proposed sign.

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