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

HCI stands for Human Computer Interface.

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

The brief history of HCI includes the Apple Macintosh.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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