Designing for the User Principles

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What does HCI stand for?

Highly Controlled Interaction

Human-Computer Interface (correct)

Human-Computer Innovation

Hyperlink Computer Integration

When did the term 'HCI' become popular?

1949

2000s

1980s (correct)

2010s

What is the primary goal of HCI?

To produce usable, safe, and functional systems (correct)

To create interactive websites

To focus on hardware development

To produce complex systems

When did the study of human performance begin in factories?

20th century Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ergonomics Research Society focus on?

Physical characteristics of machines and systems Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes interactive systems from other technological systems?

They involve significant interaction between humans and the computer Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of usability focuses on the extent to which a product provides the right kind of functionality for users to accomplish their tasks?

Utility Signup and view all the answers

What does learnability in the context of usability refer to?

Level of difficulty in learning to use the product Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute of usability is concerned with how easy it is for users to remember how to use a product once they have learned it?

Memorability Signup and view all the answers

In the context of usability, what does memorability focus on?

Remembering how to use the product once learned Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of user experience as defined in the context of usability?

The overall satisfaction and perception of users when interacting with a system Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus when designing a system according to the text?

Supporting human capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT considered when designing for user needs?

Market trends and competition Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a usable system as mentioned in the text?

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

What is the main goal of effectiveness in product design according to the text?

To evaluate how well the product meets its objectives Signup and view all the answers

When discussing efficiency in product design, what aspect do users need to sustain after learning how to use a product?

High level of productivity Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a usable object from a used object as per the text?

Whether people are engaged and want to use it Signup and view all the answers