Final HCI

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Which of the following fields is not an influence on HCI?

Ergonomics

Cognitive psychology

Computer science

All of the above are an influence on HCI (correct)

Scripting (the ability to record and play back programmable sequences of actions) is an example of:

Speaking the user's language

Allowing the user model to grow (correct)

The recognition rather than recall_ principle

A mode in the user interface design

An icon of a file folder, which users can drop _les on in order to move them into the folder, is an example of which of the following:

The recognition rather than recall principle

Direct manipulation

A metaphor

All of the above (correct)

You drag a folder to make a copy of its contents. An animation appears on the screen, showing files moving from one folder to another. This is an example of which of the following:

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

Your new sound card is packaged in a plastic anti-static bag. The bag is sealed with a yellow sticker with a written warning not to expose the card to static electricity. The sticker is an example of:

B & C Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false?

Norman's principle of feedback is one way to implement Nielsen's principle of recognition rather than recall. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true?

All of the above statements are false. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following gestures makes use of a quasi-mode?

Using the Ctrl-V shortcut to paste text. Signup and view all the answers

Unlike traditional observation, guided observation:

Includes some interaction with participants Signup and view all the answers

The Num Lock key found on many keyboards, which enables the user to use the number functions of the numeric keypad rather than the cursor control functions, indicates which of the following features is present:

A mode Signup and view all the answers

As we have used the terms in this course, what is the relationship between tasks, actions, and goals?

B or C Signup and view all the answers

What is an important advantage of command-line interfaces over graphical user interfaces?

B & C Signup and view all the answers

Why should modal dialog boxes be used with care?

They are very disruptive and prevent users from continuing their task. Signup and view all the answers

Under which circumstances is the use of CAPITAL LETTERS appropriate in screen layout and design?

To better distinguish text from the numbers when text and numbers are mixed Signup and view all the answers

The automatic code generation feature of user interface development tools can be very useful, but it can also be a disadvantage. What is the potential problem with automatic code generation?

The generated code can be inefficient and unnecessarily complex. Signup and view all the answers

Out of the following user interface prototypes, which one has the lowest fidelity?

A textual description in a few paragraphs. Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of the UI design cycle should evaluation be performed?

Throughout the design cycle. Signup and view all the answers

Which usability testing method can be applied before the actual design of the product or system begins?

Heuristic evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What is an important purpose of developing prototypes for a user interface?

Users can give early feedback, which can be more easily integrated into the design process. Signup and view all the answers

Although humans often rely on spoken natural language to communicate with each other, spoken language is not used very heavily in human-computer interfaces. What is an important reason for that?

It requires speech recognition by computers, which as of now is too error-prone and consumes too many resources. Signup and view all the answers

Why have menus become a practically indispensable part of current user interfaces?

They provide quick access to frequently used commands (recognition over recall). Signup and view all the answers

.......... are most often used to represent objects and actions with which users can interact with or that they can manipulate.

Icons Signup and view all the answers

A sign that was caused by the thing to which it refers?

Index Signup and view all the answers

A sign that may be completely arbitrary in appearance?

Symbol Signup and view all the answers

...............movement is independent of a system event, changing appearance to represent functions, processes, states, and state transitions

Dynamic icon’s Signup and view all the answers

............is used to identify links that may be followed.

Navigational Signup and view all the answers

...............is to illustrate items mentioned in the text.

Representational Signup and view all the answers

............is used to depict relationships among items mentioned in text.

Organizational Signup and view all the answers

............... is used to show how things or processes work.

Explanative Signup and view all the answers

........... is to provide visual appeal and emphasis.

Decorative Signup and view all the answers

Diagrams are useful for illustrating the ............. of an object, its key parts and how they are related to each other As a formatting aid, color can provide better structure and meaning to a screen

Structure Signup and view all the answers

How many basic steps are there in interaction design process?

4 Signup and view all the answers

What does HTA stand for?

Hierarchical task analysis Signup and view all the answers

In virtual reality which of the senses cannot currently be portrayed?

Smell Signup and view all the answers

Identify from among the following the attribute of usability.

Learnability Signup and view all the answers

A persona in the context of goal-oriented interaction design ……….

represents a particular type of user Signup and view all the answers

The name of the document should be shown on the application’s ……………...

title bar Signup and view all the answers

When software is poorly designed, the penalties are:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The most important factor leading to the development of usable software is:

An understanding of user needs Signup and view all the answers

Post-test questionnaires (conducted after a usability test) are particularly useful for measuring .......

User satisfaction. Signup and view all the answers

A pluralistic walkthrough .....

Is often conducted with low-fidelity designs. Signup and view all the answers

Providing accelerators (e.g. keyboard shortcuts) mostly addresses

Efficiency Signup and view all the answers

A method that does not require human participants serving as test users is the

Heuristic evaluation. Signup and view all the answers

The cognitive walkthrough mainly evaluates a product's

Learnability Signup and view all the answers

The process of forming general concept definitions from examples of concepts to be learned.

Induction Signup and view all the answers

A user-centered approach is characterized by ALL these elements EXCEPT for which one of the following?

Uses a linear lifecycle model to clearly delineate tasks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes what a conceptual model is used for?

Outlines the possible applications and prerequisite concepts for a product Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a lifecycle model of software development?

Cluster Signup and view all the answers

A central problem with the waterfall model is that:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true of the usability engineering lifecycle model?

The practices that correspond to this model are very cost effective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for doing requirements analysis?

To translate prototypes into requirements for subsequent development Signup and view all the answers

The very best kind of "Help" is:

Needing none at all Signup and view all the answers

What should you never do during usability testing?

Start out by showing the participants how the software works Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal interaction mode for a Microsoft Kinect?

Gesture and Body Movements Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of a good design?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following questionnaire designs are particularly useful for exploratory studies?

Open-ended questions Signup and view all the answers

Why is prototyping essential?

To get quick feedback on the product/application Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of good design?

Both a & b Signup and view all the answers

The basic principles underlying user-centric software design are:

Relatively new Signup and view all the answers

After determining what you want your application to do, the best next step in software development is to:

Get to know your target users Signup and view all the answers

User-centric software development requires the talents and participation of:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The single best predictor of a software application’s usability is its:

Self-evidency Signup and view all the answers

In the earliest stages of interface design, the best strategy for the use of color is:

Use no color at all Signup and view all the answers

To satisfy novice and expert users, the best strategy for label and field alignment is:

Left align both fields and labels Signup and view all the answers

An important first step in designing a Web site is to:

Identify target user groups Signup and view all the answers

Usability testing for a web site can be performed optimally with:

Detailed screen designs Signup and view all the answers

An expert review is:

Relatively quick to do Signup and view all the answers

Multimedia should be used:

Sparingly to support the intent of the site Signup and view all the answers

To improve the time it takes to scan a web page, text should be:

Left aligned Signup and view all the answers

To organize information on a web page, grouping can be used to differentiate related and unrelated information by:

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Items on a web page can be sequenced based on each of the following except:

Alphabetical even if alphabet not known to users Signup and view all the answers

In general, when writing for the web one should do all of the following except:

Use computer terminology Signup and view all the answers

Color should not be used in web page design:

In many hues Signup and view all the answers

Red text should not be used on a blue background because:

It will be fuzzy to read Signup and view all the answers

.............. is the best example for design.

Model Signup and view all the answers

Final HCI

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Which of the following fields is not an influence on HCI?

Scripting (the ability to record and play back programmable sequences of actions) is an example of:

An icon of a file folder, which users can drop _les on in order to move them into the folder, is an example of which of the following:

You drag a folder to make a copy of its contents. An animation appears on the screen, showing files moving from one folder to another. This is an example of which of the following:

Your new sound card is packaged in a plastic anti-static bag. The bag is sealed with a yellow sticker with a written warning not to expose the card to static electricity. The sticker is an example of:

Which of the following statements is false?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following gestures makes use of a quasi-mode?

Unlike traditional observation, guided observation:

The Num Lock key found on many keyboards, which enables the user to use the number functions of the numeric keypad rather than the cursor control functions, indicates which of the following features is present:

As we have used the terms in this course, what is the relationship between tasks, actions, and goals?

What is an important advantage of command-line interfaces over graphical user interfaces?

Why should modal dialog boxes be used with care?

Under which circumstances is the use of CAPITAL LETTERS appropriate in screen layout and design?

The automatic code generation feature of user interface development tools can be very useful, but it can also be a disadvantage. What is the potential problem with automatic code generation?

Out of the following user interface prototypes, which one has the lowest fidelity?

In which phase of the UI design cycle should evaluation be performed?

Which usability testing method can be applied before the actual design of the product or system begins?

What is an important purpose of developing prototypes for a user interface?

Although humans often rely on spoken natural language to communicate with each other, spoken language is not used very heavily in human-computer interfaces. What is an important reason for that?

Why have menus become a practically indispensable part of current user interfaces?

.......... are most often used to represent objects and actions with which users can interact with or that they can manipulate.

A sign that was caused by the thing to which it refers?

A sign that may be completely arbitrary in appearance?

...............movement is independent of a system event, changing appearance to represent functions, processes, states, and state transitions

............is used to identify links that may be followed.

...............is to illustrate items mentioned in the text.

............is used to depict relationships among items mentioned in text.

............... is used to show how things or processes work.

........... is to provide visual appeal and emphasis.

Diagrams are useful for illustrating the ............. of an object, its key parts and how they are related to each other As a formatting aid, color can provide better structure and meaning to a screen

How many basic steps are there in interaction design process?

What does HTA stand for?

In virtual reality which of the senses cannot currently be portrayed?

Identify from among the following the attribute of usability.

A persona in the context of goal-oriented interaction design ……….

The name of the document should be shown on the application’s ……………...

When software is poorly designed, the penalties are:

The most important factor leading to the development of usable software is:

Post-test questionnaires (conducted after a usability test) are particularly useful for measuring .......

A pluralistic walkthrough .....

Providing accelerators (e.g. keyboard shortcuts) mostly addresses

A method that does not require human participants serving as test users is the

The cognitive walkthrough mainly evaluates a product's

The process of forming general concept definitions from examples of concepts to be learned.

A user-centered approach is characterized by ALL these elements EXCEPT for which one of the following?

Which of the following best describes what a conceptual model is used for?

Which of the following is NOT a lifecycle model of software development?

A central problem with the waterfall model is that:

Which of the following is NOT true of the usability engineering lifecycle model?

Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for doing requirements analysis?

The very best kind of "Help" is:

What should you never do during usability testing?

What is the principal interaction mode for a Microsoft Kinect?

What are the goals of a good design?

Which of the following questionnaire designs are particularly useful for exploratory studies?

Why is prototyping essential?

What is the benefit of good design?

The basic principles underlying user-centric software design are:

After determining what you want your application to do, the best next step in software development is to:

User-centric software development requires the talents and participation of:

The single best predictor of a software application’s usability is its:

In the earliest stages of interface design, the best strategy for the use of color is:

To satisfy novice and expert users, the best strategy for label and field alignment is:

An important first step in designing a Web site is to:

Usability testing for a web site can be performed optimally with:

An expert review is:

Multimedia should be used:

To improve the time it takes to scan a web page, text should be:

To organize information on a web page, grouping can be used to differentiate related and unrelated information by:

Items on a web page can be sequenced based on each of the following except:

In general, when writing for the web one should do all of the following except:

Color should not be used in web page design:

Red text should not be used on a blue background because:

.............. is the best example for design.

Study of how computer works together and to satisfy for accurate results is known as