Human-Computer Interaction CSC 303 Course Synopsis

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Which method is NOT introduced in the course for analysis and design?

GOMS
Agile development (correct)
User-Centered Design
Heuristic evaluation

What software architecture is emphasized in the course for implementing user interfaces?

Python Flask framework
Java Swing toolkit (correct)
Ruby on Rails
C++ Boost library

What recent technological developments are stated to be central to the relevance of HCI?

Quantum computing and nanotechnology
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Blockchain and cryptocurrency
Hypertext, multimedia, virtual reality, and the web (correct)

What psychological aspect of the individual user is emphasized in HCI according to the course synopsis?

Attention and perception (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

Studying the interaction between humans and computers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of HCI?

To produce usable and safe systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does usability refer to in the context of HCI?

Making systems easy to learn and use (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are considered in the analysis and design of a system using HCI principles?

Organizational factors, environmental factors, and system functionality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a Graphical User Interface (GUI) designed to facilitate in the context of HCI?

Interactions between users and computers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main factors involved in the analysis and design of a system using HCI principles?

User Interface, Environmental Factors, Comfort Factors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is HCI primarily concerned with making systems?

Easy to learn and use (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key concepts in HCI?

Usability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements that a GUI employs in the context of HCI?

Graphical elements such as icons, buttons, windows, and menus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does HCI emphasize in creating GUIs?

Offering a seamless and intuitive user experience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does usability focus on in HCI?

Making systems easy to learn and use (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

Producing usable and safe systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main components of HCI, as mentioned in the text?

The user, the computer, and the ways they work together (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of HCI?

To produce usable and safe systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is usability concerned with in the context of HCI?

Making systems easy to learn and use (B) Signup and view all the answers

In HCI, what does a Graphical User Interface (GUI) emphasize?

Usability, accessibility, and user-centered design (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors to be considered in the analysis and design of a system using HCI principles?

Organisation Factors, The User, User Interface, Constraints, Environmental Factors, Comfort Factors, Task Factors, System Functionality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of HCI concerned with?

How people interact with computers and to what extent computers are developed for successful interaction with human beings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is HCI designed to produce in computer systems?

Usable and safe systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does HCI emphasize in the design of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs)?

Creating GUIs that offer a seamless and intuitive user experience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that determine how people use technology?

The User's Proficiency and Usability of Technology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does HCI involve in the context of interactive systems?

The design, implementation, and evaluation of interactive systems in the context of the user’s task and work (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the context of Graphical User Interface (GUI) design within HCI principles?

Elements are organized logically, and interactions are consistent, making it straightforward for users (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary factors listed for consideration in the analysis and design of a system using HCI principles?

Organisation Factors, The User, User Interface Constraints (D) Signup and view all the answers