Understanding Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
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What is the primary concern of the field of Human-Computer Interaction?

  • The physical characteristics of computers
  • The theoretical aspects of computer systems
  • The interaction between people and computers (correct)
  • The development of more effective weapons

What is the term for the individual, group, or sequence of users in an organization who use technology to get the job done?

  • System
  • User (correct)
  • Task
  • Computer

When did the term HCI become popular?

  • In the 1940s
  • In the 1990s
  • In the 1980s (correct)
  • During World War II

What is the difference between 'useful' and 'usable' in the context of HCI?

<p>Useful refers to functionality, while usable refers to ease of use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Ergonomics Research Society, established in 1949?

<p>The physical characteristics of machines and systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three components of HCI?

<p>The computer, the user, and the task (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the study of Human-Computer Interaction?

<p>Understanding human performance and behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the interaction between a user and a computer?

<p>Dialogue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the study of human performance begin?

<p>In the last century (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Ergonomics and Human Factors?

<p>User performance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of HCI research?

<p>To understand human-computer interactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the physical, psychological, and theoretical aspects of human-computer interaction?

<p>Interaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of usability in HCI?

<p>To make computers more user-friendly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of computers in HCI?

<p>To assist users in performing tasks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of HCI research in the context of systems?

<p>User performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Ergonomics and HCI?

<p>Ergonomics and HCI have overlapping concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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