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What are the PACT elements in the design of interactive systems?

People, Activities, Contexts, Technologies

In terms of people, what are the three main ways in which individuals vary?

Physical characteristics, psychological differences, usage of systems

What are some aspects in which activities can vary?

Temporal aspects, cooperation, complexity, safety-critical nature, content requirements

What are the different types of contexts in which activities can take place?

<p>Physical, social, organizational</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do technologies vary in the design of interactive systems?

<p>Input, output, communication, content support</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is undertaking a PACT analysis of a situation considered useful in scoping a design problem?

<p>It helps in understanding the diverse elements that need to be considered in interactive system design.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the PACT acronym stand for in the context of designing interactive systems?

<p>People, Activities, Contexts, Technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do designers need to understand about the people who will use their systems and products?

<p>Physical characteristics, psychological differences, usage of systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of how teenagers use technology to undertake activities in a specific context.

<p>Teenagers use mobile phones to send text messages to friends while sitting on a bus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the activities that secretaries undertake using Microsoft Word in a specific context.

<p>Writing documents in a firm of solicitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of air traffic controllers in ensuring the smooth operation of an airport?

<p>They work together to manage air traffic flow and ensure safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how technologies support a wide range of people undertaking various activities in different contexts.

<p>Technologies provide tools and interfaces tailored to different user needs and contexts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the PACT elements in the design of interactive systems?

<p>People, Activities, Contexts, Technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do interactive systems typically consist of in terms of hardware and software components?

<p>Interactive systems typically consist of hardware and software components that communicate with each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of input devices in interactive systems?

<p>Input devices are concerned with how people enter data and instructions into a system securely and safely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the contexts of activities important in the design of interactive systems?

<p>Understanding the contexts of activities is important because the circumstances under which activities happen (time, place, etc.) vary widely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of technologies in the design of interactive systems?

<p>Technologies are the medium that interactive system designers work with to create functional systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do people engage with interactive systems?

<p>People engage with interactive systems by interacting with devices that have style and aesthetics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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