Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

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What is the main goal of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

To complicate interactions with computers and devices

To make technology work only for computer experts

To make technology work smoothly and easily for humans (correct)

To limit human interaction with technology

Which perspective of Interaction Design is focused on putting the user at the center of the design process?

People-centered design

Customer experience design

User-centered design (correct)

Human-centered design

What is the best way to interact with a smart TV based on the given information?

Voice control using remote or smart speaker (correct)

Pecking using a grid keyboard via a remote control

Swiping across two alphanumeric rows using a touchpad on a remote control

Using a traditional keyboard and mouse

Which statement best describes the transition from physical artifacts to digital activities?

The transition has made activities more convenient and accessible Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using ticket machines and parking meters?

Makes tasks easier, quicker, and more convenient Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage mentioned in the text regarding the use of ticket machines and parking meters?

Not everyone has a modern smartphone Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of interaction design?

To develop usable products Signup and view all the answers

Which academic disciplines contribute to Interaction Design?

Psychology, Social Sciences, Computing Sciences Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Interaction Design and User Interface Design?

User Interface Design is a subcategory of Interaction Design Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the interdisciplinary fields that 'do' interaction design?

Cognitive Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What does Interaction Design support?

The way people communicate and interact in their everyday lives Signup and view all the answers

'Experience Design (UX)' falls under which term according to the text?

'Interaction Design' Signup and view all the answers

'Human Factors' is mentioned in relation to which field?

'HCI' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of interaction design?

Designing interactive products to support the way people communicate and interact in their everyday lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Interaction Design and User Interface Design?

User Interface Design is a subset of Interaction Design Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the disadvantages mentioned in the text regarding the use of ticket machines and parking meters?

Not everyone has a modern smartphone Signup and view all the answers

Which academic disciplines contribute to Interaction Design?

Informatics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

Optimizing the interaction between humans and computers Signup and view all the answers

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

Making technology work smoothly and easily for humans Signup and view all the answers

Why is the TiVo remote considered to be better designed than standard remote controls?

It has a peanut shape to fit in the hand and a logical layout with color-coded, distinctive buttons Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to interact with a smart TV based on the given information?

Voice control using remote or smart speaker Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Interaction Design?

To design comfortable and enjoyable connections between humans and technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of transitioning from physical artifacts to digital activities?

It leads to simpler and more seamless interactions for users Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main goal of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

Which perspective of Interaction Design is focused on putting the user at the center of the design process?

What is the best way to interact with a smart TV based on the given information?

Which statement best describes the transition from physical artifacts to digital activities?

What is the main advantage of using ticket machines and parking meters?

What is a disadvantage mentioned in the text regarding the use of ticket machines and parking meters?

What is the goal of interaction design?

Which academic disciplines contribute to Interaction Design?

What is the relationship between Interaction Design and User Interface Design?

What is one of the interdisciplinary fields that 'do' interaction design?

What does Interaction Design support?

'Experience Design (UX)' falls under which term according to the text?

'Human Factors' is mentioned in relation to which field?

What is the main focus of interaction design?

What is the relationship between Interaction Design and User Interface Design?

What is one of the disadvantages mentioned in the text regarding the use of ticket machines and parking meters?

Which academic disciplines contribute to Interaction Design?

What is the main goal of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

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

Why is the TiVo remote considered to be better designed than standard remote controls?

What is the best way to interact with a smart TV based on the given information?

What is the main goal of Interaction Design?

What is the significance of transitioning from physical artifacts to digital activities?

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