18 Questions
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
Which design rule measures how easily a certain task can be moved between the user and the system?
Task migratability
Why is it dangerous to leave people doing routine tasks according to the text?
It increases the probability of errors due to lack of concentration
What type of flexibility in dialog flow involves passing the control of a task between the user and the system?
Task migratability
Which principle emphasizes the importance of supporting multithreaded dialog that is interleaved among overlapping tasks?
Dialog initiative
What does task migratability measure according to the text?
The ease of moving tasks between user and system control
What is the main goal of maximizing user pre-emptive dialogue?
To maximize the user's ability to pre-empt the system
From the user's perspective, a system-driven interaction __ flexibility.
hinders
What is one of the drawbacks of giving the user complete freedom in interaction design?
Compromises system efficiency
What type of multi-threading allows for simultaneous communication of information pertaining to separate tasks?
Concurrent multi-threading
What is the aim of minimizing system pre-emptive dialogue?
To maximize user pre-emptive dialogue
How does combining both system-driven and user-driven interactions contribute to flexibility in dialog flow?
It enhances predictability and flexibility
When is it usually undesirable but may be required to use a System pre-emptive approach?
For safety reasons
What does dialog initiative refer to?
How the system controls/initiates dialog flow
In a system pre-emptive dialog approach, who initiates the dialog?
The system
What is a characteristic of a User pre-emptive dialog approach?
User is free to initiate any action towards the system
Why might a completely user pre-emptive situation not be desirable?
It increases the likelihood of users losing track of tasks
How does a modal dialog box in a System pre-emptive approach impact user interaction?
It prohibits user interaction outside the box
Test your knowledge on dialog initiative types in conversation systems. Learn about system pre-emptive and user pre-emptive dialog initiatives and how they affect dialog flow and flexibility in interactions.
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