History & State of the Art in HCI Lecture 02 Quiz
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What does HCI stand for?

  • Hypothetical Computing Interface
  • Human-Computer Interaction (correct)
  • Highly Complex Integration
  • Haptic Communication Interface

    • Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a usable system?

  • Enjoyable to use
  • Difficult to learn (correct)
  • Effective
  • Safe

    • What are some of the developments in HCI mentioned in the text?

  • Development of guidelines and standards for designers
  • Mathematical models for predicting users' performance
  • Investigation of new interaction paradigms
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which mathematical model is mentioned in the text for predicting users' performance with a system?

    <p>Fitt’s law for mouse movement time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main goals of HCI?

    <p>Usability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCI investigate according to the text?

    <p>New interaction paradigms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for including HCI in Computer Science Engineering (CSE)?

    <p>To study breakdowns and design improved solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the first programmers of ENIAC, the first electronic numerical integrator and computer in the US?

    <p>Six women known as the 'Refrigerator Ladies'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual invented the world's first programmable computer in 1941?

    <p>Konrad Zuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Memex device from 1945 enable users to do?

    <p>Consult books by tapping their codes on the keyboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device allowed for direct manipulation of objects at MIT in 1963?

    <p>SketchPad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding human interaction for designing technology?

    <p>It is fundamental to designing better technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is HCI considered an extension of traditional CS disciplines?

    <p>Because it incorporates humans into the computing system as an additional constraint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constraints must be taken into account when designing any computer system?

    <p>Physical constraints of the machine, human physical and mental constraints, and social level constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Galloping Gertie' refers to the collapse of which structure?

    <p>Tacoma bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred in Europe up to 1951 related to computing technology?

    <p>Introduction of first programmable computer by Konrad Zuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of HCI according to the text?

    <p>To study how people interact with computers and to what extent technology is developed for successful interaction with human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mathematical model is mentioned in the text for predicting users' performance with a system?

    <p>Fitt's law for mouse movement time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCI investigate according to the text?

    <p>How people interact with computers and to what extent technology is developed for successful interaction with human beings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is HCI considered an extension of traditional CS disciplines?

    <p>As it combines the study of human behavior and computer technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constraints must be taken into account when designing any computer system according to the text?

    <p>Usability and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Galloping Gertie' refers to the collapse of which structure according to the text?

    <p>The Tacoma Narrows Bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding human interaction for designing technology?

    <p>It helps in designing improved solutions for breakdowns in human-computer interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who invented the world's first programmable computer in 1941?

    <p>Konrad Zuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constraints must be taken into account when designing any computer system?

    <p>Physical and mental constraints of humans, and social level constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some of the developments in HCI mentioned in the text?

    <p>The creation of Memex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Galloping Gertie' refers to the collapse of which structure?

    <p>Tacoma Narrows bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does HCI investigate according to the text?

    <p>Breakdowns in human-computer interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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