General HCI Design Criteria Quiz

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What are some categories that HCI design guidelines focus on?

  • Display layout, information structure, platform/system setup, and interface style (correct)
  • User feedback, marketing strategies, and software development
  • Number of clicks required, font style, and sound effects
  • Color combinations, icon size, and screen resolution

Which of the following is not considered a platform/setup in HCI design?

  • Cloud-based systems and MP3 players
  • Game consoles and e-commerce websites (correct)
  • Public installations and embedded operating systems
  • Smartphones and desktop

Which interface style falls under the category of 'WIMP' in HCI design?

  • Voice-controlled interfaces
  • Icon-based interfaces (correct)
  • Multimodal interfaces
  • Gestural interfaces

What is an example of a modality in the context of HCI design?

<p>Multitouch screens (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which task context might an automobile fall under according to HCI guidelines?

<p>Outdoor task context (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of HCI guidelines for designing social network services?

<p>Bodily constraints consideration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to minimize confusion in a highly dense information space?

<p>Intense task focus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information should be provided fast to users according to the HCI guidelines?

<p>Network connection and services status (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the emphasis of HCI guidelines on the efficient use of screen space?

<p>Clear and concise design elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to HCI guidelines, what should be minimized in mixed input scenarios?

<p>Typing and control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between HCI principles and guidelines?

<p>HCI guidelines are more specific than principles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can incorporating guidelines in actual design and implementation be challenging?

<p>Because guidelines cover numerous aspects to be considered. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for including large hit targets in HCI designs?

<p>Easy and correct selection and manipulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature should HCI designs focus on when dealing with various input methods?

<p>Minimizing complexity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge might designers face when dealing with conflicting guidelines?

<p>They need to prioritize and decide which guideline to follow. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are HCI guidelines considered a set of recommended information?

<p>Because they are optional advice for HCI design and development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who compiled user interface design patterns in the form of guidelines according to the text?

<p>Jennifer Tidwell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Jennifer Tidwell's background as mentioned in the text?

<p>Writer and consultant in interaction design (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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