IT107 - HCI 6: History of HCI and Desktop Metaphor
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What did the desktop metaphor in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) represent?

  • A desk with papers symbolizing computer files (correct)
  • A library with books symbolizing computer data
  • A physical office environment
  • An art gallery with paintings symbolizing software development
  • Which disciplines were integrated with Human-Computer Interaction studies in the second wave of HCI?

  • Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
  • Medicine, Law, and Engineering
  • Economics, Mathematics, and Political Science
  • Sociology, Anthropology, and Psychology (correct)
  • Who founded the search engine Google in 1998?

  • Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos
  • Larry Page and Sergey Brin (correct)
  • Elon Musk and Tim Cook
  • Bill Gates and Steve Jobs
  • What domains were initially used for Google's search engine?

    <p>google.stanford.edu and z.stanford.edu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which century prompted a reflection on the role of technology in our lives according to the text?

    <p>20th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wave in the history of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focused on devices and social impact?

    <p>The third wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of false affordances on user experience?

    <p>Create an impression of inconsistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hidden affordances differ from perceptible affordances?

    <p>Hidden affordances are subtle and not immediately apparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must designers strike the right balance with hidden affordances?

    <p>To ensure hidden features do not hinder usability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do perceptible affordances rely on to indicate action possibilities?

    <p>The object's perceptual characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do hidden affordances add an element of discovery in user interfaces?

    <p>By not being immediately apparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary to prevent hidden features from hindering usability?

    <p>Striking the right balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industries heavily relies on human-computer interaction (HCI) principles?

    <p>Air traffic control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of using HCI principles in system design?

    <p>Improved usability for a wide range of users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about HCI is true?

    <p>HCI relies on user-centered techniques and methods to improve usability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the goals of HCI in system design?

    <p>To design interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a technology that has advanced human-computer interaction?

    <p>Voice assistants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of applying HCI principles in system design for untrained communities?

    <p>Improved ease of use and accessibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason modern technology fails to answer every possible query?

    <p>There are endless possibilities and variations in queries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing feedback in user interface design?

    <p>To inform the user about the status of their actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which design principle is described as having 'similar operations and similar elements for achieving similar tasks'?

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

    What is the best way to drive consistency across applications?

    <p>Following Google's Material Design Guidelines and iOS's Human Interaction Guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Mapping' design principle refer to?

    <p>Having a clear relationship between controls and their effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the primary purpose of natural mapping in HCI?

    <p>To facilitate immediate understanding of controls and functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three common patterns for creating natural mappings mentioned in the text?

    <p>Cultural similarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the gulf of execution in HCI?

    <p>It represents the gap between the user's goal and the means to execute that goal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between natural mapping and the gulf of execution?

    <p>Natural mapping bridges the gulf of execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of spatial similarity in natural mapping?

    <p>Arranging controls in a layout that mimics the design layout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using conceptual or metaphorical similarity in natural mapping?

    <p>To take advantage of commonly accepted metaphors as the basis for design decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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