IT 107 Lesson 1: Human-Computer Interaction Objectives

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What is the primary focus of Human-Computer Interaction?

Improving software algorithms

Design of computer technology (correct)

Development of networking protocols

Manufacturing of computer hardware

What is the goal of human-computer interaction?

To create user-friendly interfaces (correct)

To develop complex coding languages

To optimize computer processing speed

To enhance computer security measures

Why did HCI become popular according to the text?

Due to the widespread use of mobile technologies (correct)

Due to the design of user-friendly interfaces

Due to the growth of social media platforms

Due to advancements in artificial intelligence

Which decade saw an essential step towards personal computing?

1970s Signup and view all the answers

What does HCI stand for?

Human-Computer Interaction Signup and view all the answers

Which field does not contribute to Human-Computer Interaction according to the text?

Biology Signup and view all the answers

What is the design principle that emphasizes providing feedback to the user after every action they perform?

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

Which design principle focuses on making it clear to the user what action has been taken and what has been accomplished?

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is the design principle that refers to having similar operations and elements for achieving similar tasks?

Consistency Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key design principle discussed in the text?

Interaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the design principle related to having a clear relationship between controls and their effects on the world?

Mapping Signup and view all the answers

How can consistency be driven across applications, according to the text?

By following Google's Material Design Guidelines and iOS's Human Interaction Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Alto being considered unviable?

High cost of its parts Signup and view all the answers

Which computer had the first sketch of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that inspired the development of the Macintosh and Windows?

Alto Signup and view all the answers

What operating system was used in IBM's first personal computer, the IBM PC, launched in 1981?

Microsoft BASIC Signup and view all the answers

Why did Apple's Lisa face challenges and become unsuccessful in the market?

Development complexity Signup and view all the answers

Which computer was considered the first with an accessible Graphical User Interface (GUI) along with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse with a button?

Macintosh Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial focus of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) when it first emerged in the field?

Personal productivity applications like text editors and spreadsheets Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a usable HCI system?

Requires extensive training for users Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal objective of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

To develop systems that are usable, safe, and efficient for end-users Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve the goals of HCI?

Developing systems with complex, hidden commands Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of virtual settings in the context of HCI?

They streamline workflows and support remote collaboration Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the future of traditional offices is TRUE, according to the text?

The idea of traditional offices will cease to exist, mainly because of SaaS and HCI Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective HCI system, according to the text?

It is easy to learn and remember for all users Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of affordances in psychology?

The potential actions individuals perceive when interacting with objects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'affordance'?

The perceived and actual properties of an object that determine how it could be used Signup and view all the answers

What is an affordance?

What someone can do with an object Signup and view all the answers

In the context of well-designed everyday products, what should the perceived affordances indicate?

How to use the product Signup and view all the answers

How did James J. Gibson's approach to affordances differ from the behaviorist tradition?

Gibson focused on how humans perceive their environment directly rather than through learned associations Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between affordances and the perceptible qualities of tangible things?

There is a natural and direct relationship between the perceptible qualities of tangible things and what we can do with them Signup and view all the answers