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?

Because of their small and touch-based interfaces Signup and view all the answers

Which feature makes cell phones suitable for all user groups?

Voice-activated commands Signup and view all the answers

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

They return the money or card when the receiver is replaced 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?

80% Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to the poor design of the interaction required 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?

20 minutes Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they are intuitive and easy to remember Signup and view all the answers

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

Very few people Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to high complexity Signup and view all the answers

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

Attention, pace, play, and engagement Signup and view all the answers

What has been suggested regarding system design for pleasure contexts?

Systems should provide unique user experiences beyond usability goals Signup and view all the answers

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

Usability goals are precisely defined, while user experience goals are less clear 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?

It allows for a deeper engagement with the task Signup and view all the answers

What is important in interaction design according to the text?

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

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

Unique and non-easy to use Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Consistency Signup and view all the answers

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

Exceptions to rules are allowed 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?

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

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

Using controls that are not logically arranged Signup and view all the answers

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

Consistency Signup and view all the answers

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

It can become cluttered and difficult to use Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they allow exceptions for different types of elements Signup and view all the answers

How does Grudin (1989) illustrate the consistency dilemma?

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

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

In a wooden block Signup and view all the answers

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

It may become inconsistent with something else Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to their different forms and uses Signup and view all the answers