Design Interfaces and Consistency

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What is the purpose of feedback in the context of interface design?

To conceptualize interfaces as 'perceived' affordances

To prevent users from selecting incorrect options

To provide clues about how to use an object (correct)

To restrict the possible actions that can be performed

According to Norman (1988), what does 'affordance' refer to in interaction design?

Conceptualizing interfaces as 'perceived' affordances

Interfaces are virtual and do not have affordances like physical objects

Learned conventions of arbitrary mappings between action and effect at the interface

Attributes of an object that allow people to know how to use it (correct)

What does Norman argue about the concept of 'real' affordances when it comes to interfaces?

Real affordances are arbitrary mappings between action and effect at the interface

Interfaces are better conceptualized as 'perceived' affordances

Real affordances do not make sense in the context of interfaces (correct)

Interfaces should be designed with 'real' affordances similar to physical objects

What is the role of constraints in interface design?

To restrict possible actions that can be performed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of designing interfaces to have similar operations and use similar elements for similar tasks?

Consistent interfaces reduce the cognitive load on users and make learning and using them easier Signup and view all the answers

When consistency breaks down due to more than one command starting with the same letter, what does it lead to?

It increases the learning burden on users and makes them more prone to errors Signup and view all the answers

How do usability goals differ from user experience goals?

Usability goals focus on efficiency and effectiveness, while user experience goals focus on emotional and subjective aspects Signup and view all the answers

Are there trade-offs between usability and user experience goals?

Yes, emphasizing usability may compromise creativity, while emphasizing user experience may compromise functionality Signup and view all the answers

Which usability goal focuses on the representation being close to real life?

Having good utility Signup and view all the answers

In the context of usability goals, what makes a product efficient?

It gets the job done well and quickly Signup and view all the answers

Which usability goal relates to people investing time in learning?

Easy to remember how to use Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an effective product from an efficient one in the context of usability?

The resources used to achieve the desired output Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of feedback in the context of interface design?

According to Norman (1988), what does 'affordance' refer to in interaction design?

What does Norman argue about the concept of 'real' affordances when it comes to interfaces?

What is the role of constraints in interface design?

What is the main benefit of designing interfaces to have similar operations and use similar elements for similar tasks?

When consistency breaks down due to more than one command starting with the same letter, what does it lead to?

How do usability goals differ from user experience goals?

Are there trade-offs between usability and user experience goals?

Which usability goal focuses on the representation being close to real life?

In the context of usability goals, what makes a product efficient?

Which usability goal relates to people investing time in learning?

What distinguishes an effective product from an efficient one in the context of usability?

What design principle focuses on the user's ability to recognize the purpose of a control when they see it?

Which design principle deals with the question 'What is being done?'

Which design principle is concerned with the question 'How do I use it?'

Which design principle addresses the question 'Why can’t I do that?'

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