Flexibility: Dialog Initiative Types Quiz

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What type of multi-threading permits a temporal overlap between separate tasks but restricts the dialog to a single task at any given instant?

Interleaved multi-threading (correct)

Pre-emptive multi-threading

Sequential multi-threading

Concurrent multi-threading

Which design rule measures how easily a certain task can be moved between the user and the system?

Synthesizability

Task migratability (correct)

Predictability

Learnability

Why is it dangerous to leave people doing routine tasks according to the text?

It makes tasks more predictable

It reduces productivity

It slows down the system operations

It increases the probability of errors due to lack of concentration (correct)

What type of flexibility in dialog flow involves passing the control of a task between the user and the system?

Task migratability Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes the importance of supporting multithreaded dialog that is interleaved among overlapping tasks?

Dialog initiative Signup and view all the answers

What does task migratability measure according to the text?

The ease of moving tasks between user and system control Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of maximizing user pre-emptive dialogue?

To maximize the user's ability to pre-empt the system Signup and view all the answers

From the user's perspective, a system-driven interaction __ flexibility.

hinders Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the drawbacks of giving the user complete freedom in interaction design?

Compromises system efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What type of multi-threading allows for simultaneous communication of information pertaining to separate tasks?

Concurrent multi-threading Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of minimizing system pre-emptive dialogue?

To maximize user pre-emptive dialogue Signup and view all the answers

How does combining both system-driven and user-driven interactions contribute to flexibility in dialog flow?

It enhances predictability and flexibility Signup and view all the answers

When is it usually undesirable but may be required to use a System pre-emptive approach?

For safety reasons Signup and view all the answers

What does dialog initiative refer to?

How the system controls/initiates dialog flow Signup and view all the answers

In a system pre-emptive dialog approach, who initiates the dialog?

The system Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a User pre-emptive dialog approach?

User is free to initiate any action towards the system Signup and view all the answers

Why might a completely user pre-emptive situation not be desirable?

It increases the likelihood of users losing track of tasks Signup and view all the answers

How does a modal dialog box in a System pre-emptive approach impact user interaction?

It prohibits user interaction outside the box Signup and view all the answers

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