Introduction to HCI: Definition and Background
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What is the study of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) primarily concerned with?

  • Evaluating the final interface of a computer system
  • Designing interactive computing systems for human use (correct)
  • Capturing only the major phenomena surrounding interactive computing systems
  • Implementing rigid guidelines for computer interactions
  • Which of the following is NOT included in the brief history of HCI?

  • Research on interaction at Google (correct)
  • Expansion from the desktop to environments to gestures
  • Research at Standford Research Labs and MIT
  • Apple Macintosh Windows 95 interface
  • During which 'Wave' of HCI did the focus shift to designing for workspaces and the people around them?

  • 2nd Wave in the 1990s (correct)
  • 3rd Wave in the 2000s
  • 4th Wave in the 2010s
  • 1st Wave in the 1980s
  • What is a key characteristic of the 2nd Wave of HCI in the 1990s?

    <p>Usability testing and experimental psychology focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which company was NOT involved in HCI research at a corporate level, as mentioned in the text?

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

    HCI stands for Human Computer Interface.

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

    The brief history of HCI includes the Apple Macintosh.

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

    The 1st Wave of HCI focused on contexts where interactions happened.

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

    The 3rd Wave of HCI expanded its reach to homes.

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

    HCI research was only conducted at academic institutions and not at corporate levels.

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

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