SECV 2113 Human-Computer Interaction: Discovering Requirements

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What is the purpose of the requirements activity?

To explore the problem space

To capture requirements in prototypes or operational products

To analyze tasks with HTA

To establish a description of the developed product (correct)

Why is getting requirements right crucial?

To capture requirements in prototypes or operational products

To explore the problem space

Because it is the stage where miscommunication occurs most commonly (correct)

To analyze tasks with HTA

What are user stories most prevalent in?

Lean development contexts

Scrum development contexts (correct)

Kanban development contexts

Waterfall development contexts

What is the format of user stories?

As a person, I want to use the product so that... Signup and view all the answers

What does capturing mechanisms emphasize and deemphasize?

Different capturing mechanisms emphasize and deemphasize different aspects of requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is a statement about an intended product that specifies what it is expected to do or how it will perform?

Requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of requirements activities?

What the system should do Signup and view all the answers

Which type of requirements relates to physical factors such as dust, noise, and vibration?

Physical requirements Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data need to be stored and how will they be stored falls under which type of requirements?

Data requirements Signup and view all the answers

What affects the suitability of certain input and output devices?

Characteristics of users Signup and view all the answers

What is the extreme example mentioned in the text?

Underwater computing Signup and view all the answers

How to make security robust without detracting from user experience is related to which concept?

Usable security Signup and view all the answers

What is used for data gathering for requirements according to the text?

Interviews, observation, and questionnaires Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension varies in humans and may affect the size and positioning of input buttons?

'User profile' Signup and view all the answers

'Too much advice about how to choose a password' is an example related to which concept?

'Usable security' Signup and view all the answers

'What are the users’ capabilities' falls under which type of requirements?

'User profile' Signup and view all the answers

What is a persona in the context of human-computer interaction?

A description of a specific fictional person who is a target user of the system being designed Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of creating personas in the design process?

To ensure the needs of various users are represented Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of using personas in system design?

Personas cannot be reused for different jobs Signup and view all the answers

How can personas help in resolving design disagreements?

By referring to the personas to understand the target users' behavior and goals Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step in creating personas for system design?

Taking into account primarily tasks, behavior, goals, attitudes, and environment Signup and view all the answers

Why are personas needed in system design according to the text?

To ease decision making in the design process and ensure the needs of various users are represented Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating Personas in user-centered design?

To represent discrete sets of users and prioritize their needs. Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the concept of a 'task' in the context of user-centered design?

A set of human actions contributing to a functional objective and the system's goal. Signup and view all the answers

What are Nikki's goals when using the software that comes with the medical devices?

To give her results fast in graphical format with the opportunity to zoom things. Signup and view all the answers

What is the example given for a scenario in the context of user-centered design?

The Thomson family enjoying outdoor activities and trying sailing. Signup and view all the answers

What does the size or scope of a task in user-centered design depend on?

The definition of the objectives. Signup and view all the answers

What should use cases assume in user-centered design?

Interaction with a system and detailed understanding of the interaction. Signup and view all the answers