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What does HCI stand for?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a usable system?
What are some of the developments in HCI mentioned in the text?
Which mathematical model is mentioned in the text for predicting users' performance with a system?
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What is one of the main goals of HCI?
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What does HCI investigate according to the text?
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What is the main reason for including HCI in Computer Science Engineering (CSE)?
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Who were the first programmers of ENIAC, the first electronic numerical integrator and computer in the US?
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Which individual invented the world's first programmable computer in 1941?
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What did the Memex device from 1945 enable users to do?
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Which device allowed for direct manipulation of objects at MIT in 1963?
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What is the significance of understanding human interaction for designing technology?
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Why is HCI considered an extension of traditional CS disciplines?
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What constraints must be taken into account when designing any computer system?
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'Galloping Gertie' refers to the collapse of which structure?
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What significant event occurred in Europe up to 1951 related to computing technology?
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What is the main goal of HCI according to the text?
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Which mathematical model is mentioned in the text for predicting users' performance with a system?
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What does HCI investigate according to the text?
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Why is HCI considered an extension of traditional CS disciplines?
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What constraints must be taken into account when designing any computer system according to the text?
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'Galloping Gertie' refers to the collapse of which structure according to the text?
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What is the significance of understanding human interaction for designing technology?
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Who invented the world's first programmable computer in 1941?
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What constraints must be taken into account when designing any computer system?
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What are some of the developments in HCI mentioned in the text?
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'Galloping Gertie' refers to the collapse of which structure?
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What does HCI investigate according to the text?
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Study Notes
HCI Fundamentals
- HCI stands for Human-Computer Interaction
- One of the main goals of HCI is to design usable systems
- HCI investigates the design, evaluation, and implementation of interactive systems for human use
Characteristics of Usable Systems
- A usable system should have characteristics such as learnability, flexibility, and robustness
- A characteristic that is NOT a requirement for a usable system is simplicity
Developments in HCI
- Some developments in HCI mentioned in the text include the invention of the world's first programmable computer in 1941 and the Memex device in 1945
- In 1963, a device allowed for direct manipulation of objects at MIT
Mathematical Models in HCI
- The KLM (Keystroke-Level Model) is a mathematical model mentioned in the text for predicting users' performance with a system
Importance of HCI
- Understanding human interaction is significant for designing technology
- HCI is considered an extension of traditional CS disciplines because it takes into account human factors and psychology
- Constraints that must be taken into account when designing any computer system include human factors and usability
Historical Context
- The first programmers of ENIAC, the first electronic numerical integrator and computer in the US, were Kay McNulty, Betty Jennings, Marlyn Wescoff, Ruth Lichterman, and Fran Bilas
- Konrad Zuse invented the world's first programmable computer in 1941
- The Memex device from 1945 enabled users to create personal libraries of information
- 'Galloping Gertie' refers to the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940
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Test your knowledge about the history and state of the art in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with this quiz. Learn about the study of how people interact with computers and the development of technology for successful interaction with human beings.
