Understanding Human-Computer Interaction

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What does Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focus on?

  • Weather patterns and forecasts
  • Study of plants and animals in computer technology
  • Programming languages
  • Design of computer technology and interaction between humans and computers (correct)

Why is it important to consider the users when designing a product or service according to HCI?

  • To make the product or service useful and usable (correct)
  • To focus on only technical aspects
  • To increase complexity for users
  • To decrease user satisfaction

In HCI, what does the 'Interaction' part refer to?

  • Communication between a human and a computer (correct)
  • Chemical reactions
  • Physics principles
  • Interaction between animals in nature

What are the three parts that Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) consists of?

<p>Human, Computer, Interaction (C)</p>
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Why is it challenging to design for humans in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

<p>Humans are limited in their capacity to process information (D)</p>
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What is the main goal of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

<p>To improve the interaction between users and computers with good usability (C)</p>
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Which type of memory is associated with RAM?

<p>Short-term memory (C)</p>
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What are some input devices for interactive use?

<p>3D interaction devices (C)</p>
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Which device is used for text entry in a computer system?

<p>Handwriting recognition (D)</p>
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What are examples of output display devices for interactive use?

<p>Large displays and situated displays (D)</p>
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What does RAM stand for in a computer system?

<p>Randomly Accessible Memory (C)</p>
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Which type of memory is associated with magnetic and optical disks?

<p>Long-term memory (A)</p>
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