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What is the primary focus of HCI?
What is the primary focus of HCI?
- Excluding user preferences in system development
- Designing systems that prioritize complexity over simplicity
- Making computers more difficult to use
- Designing systems with the user in mind (correct)
Who is credited with defining HCI as a specialized field of study?
Who is credited with defining HCI as a specialized field of study?
- Steve Jobs
- Don Norman
- John Carroll (correct)
- Bill Gates
What is one of the key goals of usability in HCI?
What is one of the key goals of usability in HCI?
- Efficiency (correct)
- Isolation
- Complexity
- Obscurity
How are usability goals different from user experience goals?
How are usability goals different from user experience goals?
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What does HCI focus on in terms of computer interaction?
What does HCI focus on in terms of computer interaction?
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Which field is NOT considered an allied field of HCI?
Which field is NOT considered an allied field of HCI?
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Which decade saw the term 'HCI' gain widespread popularity?
Which decade saw the term 'HCI' gain widespread popularity?
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Who coined the phrase 'making computing easier for the masses' in relation to HCI?
Who coined the phrase 'making computing easier for the masses' in relation to HCI?
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Which of these is NOT a core component considered in HCI studies?
Which of these is NOT a core component considered in HCI studies?
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How is 'usability' typically defined in the context of HCI?
How is 'usability' typically defined in the context of HCI?
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What is the primary interest of HCI regarding system design?
What is the primary interest of HCI regarding system design?
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Which aspect does the field of User Experience (UX) primarily focus on?
Which aspect does the field of User Experience (UX) primarily focus on?
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