Human Computer Interaction (HCI) - Lecture 1: Introduction by Dr. Amira M. Gaber
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What should be considered in goal-oriented scenarios for a better user experience?

  • Social media integration, video background, site popularity
  • Color scheme, font type, website design
  • Complexity of the task, required knowledge and skills, time needed (correct)
  • User's location, internet speed, device brand

Which of the following is a key component in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

  • The interface (correct)
  • The user's gender
  • The user's age
  • The device's weight

In goal-oriented scenarios, why is it important to consider the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with digital objects?

  • To improve battery life
  • To reduce system maintenance costs
  • To increase the website's loading speed
  • To enhance the user's experience (correct)

What are some factors related to interfaces that should be considered for a better user experience?

<p>Interaction type, screen resolution, display size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to factor in the context and environment in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

<p>To provide better communication between users and computers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be adjusted in the mobile version of a website to facilitate easy navigation for users on smartphones?

<p>Display important information and adjust text size appropriately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using HCI in designing computing systems?

<p>Creating user-friendly interfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does 'pre-touch sensing' in phones impact user experience?

<p>It predicts user intentions before receiving instructions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does eye-tracking technology primarily focus on detecting?

<p>User's gaze point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that IoT devices collect user data in the text?

<p>To improve user experience through understanding interaction patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes HCI-designed systems from other computing systems?

<p>They have obvious and easy-to-use interfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do HCI principles contribute to making computing systems suitable for an untrained community?

<p>By ensuring obvious interfaces and ease of use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Optimizing how users and computers interact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the emergence of HCI as a field of study begin?

<p>1980s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field is NOT mentioned as part of the multidisciplinary subject covering HCI?

<p>Political Science (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technological advancement led to the evolution of user interactions in HCI?

<p>Internet of Things (IoT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT considered a key component of HCI?

<p>Computer processing power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices are involved in HCI according to the text?

<p>Computing systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does WIMP stand for in the context of interface styles?

<p>Windows, Icons, Menus and Pointers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which interface style is closely related to the point-and-click style?

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

What is the primary advantage of a point-and-click interface style?

<p>Actions only require a single click of the mouse button (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do three-dimensional interfaces differ from traditional WIMP interfaces?

<p>They implement 3D effects like shading to give elements a sculpted appearance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system is NOT an example of a WIMP interface based on the text?

<p>Microsoft Office Suite for Windows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of pulldown menus in the WIMP interface style?

<p>Allow easy selection of options through pointing and clicking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of speech recognition technology?

<p>Interprets human language and performs tasks for the user (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following examples employ speech recognition technology?

<p>Amazons Alexa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does HCI technology improve man-machine interactions?

<p>By allowing devices to interpret and respond to users' commands with accuracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does AR/VR technology primarily aim to accomplish?

<p>Increase productivity of daily tasks with minimal errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field is HCI research currently targeting in addition to AR/VR technology?

<p>Sentiment analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do smart glasses enhance user interaction with computing systems?

<p>By enabling hands-free and seamless interaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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