Factors contributing to user pleasure in interactive systems
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What is the main focus of this book on interaction design?

  • Maximizing company profits
  • Identifying users’ needs (correct)
  • Improving system efficiency
  • Enhancing user creativity

    • How are public phones designed to cater to users who are blind or hard of hearing?

  • By providing Braille embossed keys and speaker volume control (correct)
  • By having large screens for easy visibility
  • By incorporating augmented reality features
  • By offering voice-activated commands

    • What distinguishes the design of public phones from cell phones in terms of interaction?

  • Public phones offer simple interaction modes while cell phones have complex interfaces (correct)
  • Public phones have touchscreens while cell phones have physical keypads
  • Public phones are waterproof while cell phones are not
  • Public phones have built-in cameras unlike cell phones

    • Why can cell phones be difficult to use for people who are blind or have limited manual dexterity?

    <p>Because of their small and touch-based interfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature makes cell phones suitable for all user groups?

    <p>Voice-activated commands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do most public phones handle interactions when one is engaged or unable to connect?

    <p>They return the money or card when the receiver is replaced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population is unable to pre-record a program using a VCR according to the text?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do very few people remember how to pre-record a program using a VCR?

    <p>Due to the poor design of the interaction required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take to create a basic page using a well-designed authoring tool according to the text?

    <p>20 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why users tend to remember frequently used operations in software applications?

    <p>Because they are intuitive and easy to remember</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people actually learn to use the full range of functions provided by an authoring tool?

    <p>Very few people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do many VCRs fail to be properly operated by users according to the text?

    <p>Due to high complexity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some aspects described as contributing to pleasure in interaction design?

    <p>Attention, pace, play, and engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been suggested regarding system design for pleasure contexts?

    <p>Systems should provide unique user experiences beyond usability goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between usability goals and user experience goals in interaction design?

    <p>Usability goals are precisely defined, while user experience goals are less clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might interacting with a virtual representation using a physical device be more enjoyable compared to using a more efficient method?

    <p>It allows for a deeper engagement with the task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is important in interaction design according to the text?

    <p>Recognizing and understanding trade-offs between usability and user experience goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the type of systems suggested for pleasure contexts in the text?

    <p>Unique and non-easy to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What convention is commonly followed in mapping the controls of musical playing devices?

    <p>Play button in the middle, rewind button on the left, fast-forward button on the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which design principle refers to using similar operations and elements for similar tasks in interface design?

    <p>Consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in an interface that is inconsistent according to the text?

    <p>Exceptions to rules are allowed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the controls of playing, rewinding, and fast forward mapped onto the desired effects in musical playing devices?

    <p>Sequence: play button in the middle, rewind button on the left, fast-forward on the right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be difficult for a person using the mappings in Figure 1.9b?

    <p>Using controls that are not logically arranged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle of interaction design involves providing a consistent operation to achieve a specific task?

    <p>Consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen when trying to apply a single design principle to an interface?

    <p>It can become cluttered and difficult to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might inconsistent interfaces be easier to use than consistent interfaces?

    <p>Because they allow exceptions for different types of elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Grudin (1989) illustrate the consistency dilemma?

    <p>By using an analogy of storing knives in a house</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are knives like carving knives and bread knives stored according to the analogy used by Grudin (1989)?

    <p>In a wooden block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drawback of designing an interface to be consistent with one thing?

    <p>It may become inconsistent with something else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are some knives kept in different places according to the analogy provided?

    <p>Due to their different forms and uses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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