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?

google.stanford.edu and z.stanford.edu (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

20th century (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The third wave (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of false affordances on user experience?

Create an impression of inconsistency (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do hidden affordances differ from perceptible affordances?

Hidden affordances are subtle and not immediately apparent (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why must designers strike the right balance with hidden affordances?

To ensure hidden features do not hinder usability (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do perceptible affordances rely on to indicate action possibilities?

The object's perceptual characteristics (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

By not being immediately apparent (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to prevent hidden features from hindering usability?

Striking the right balance (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Air traffic control (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Improved usability for a wide range of users (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about HCI is true?

HCI relies on user-centered techniques and methods to improve usability. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To design interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Voice assistants (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Improved ease of use and accessibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

There are endless possibilities and variations in queries (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To inform the user about the status of their actions (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Consistency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to drive consistency across applications?

Following Google's Material Design Guidelines and iOS's Human Interaction Guidelines (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Mapping' design principle refer to?

Having a clear relationship between controls and their effects (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Discoverability (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of natural mapping in HCI?

To facilitate immediate understanding of controls and functions (A) 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?

Cultural similarity (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It represents the gap between the user's goal and the means to execute that goal (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Natural mapping bridges the gulf of execution (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Arranging controls in a layout that mimics the design layout (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To take advantage of commonly accepted metaphors as the basis for design decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers