Usability Motivations in Guitar Hero and Web Browsing

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What is the main focus of Guitar Hero as described in the text?

Hosting a community for discussions on web development

Teaching users to play popular songs using a special guitar (correct)

Encouraging users to compose music digitally

Helping users design digital artwork

Which type of systems are associated with web browsing, search engines, and architectural design as mentioned in the text?

Usability motivation systems

Creative and cooperative systems (correct)

Social-technical systems

Collaborative work systems

What type of tool is SketchbookTM as described in the text?

Digital music composition tool

Digital art design tool (correct)

Web design tool

Architectural design tool

What are some examples of social-technical systems?

Health support systems and voting mechanisms (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some issues associated with social-technical systems based on the text?

Trust, privacy, and security concerns (A) Signup and view all the answers

In product development, what are the three legs mentioned in the text after Donald A. Norman?

Ease of learning, feedback, and trust-building (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of Unix systems in terms of consistency?

Use common action sequences and terms (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Unix aim to ensure compatibility according to the text?

By using common action sequences, terms, units, colors, etc. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for Unix systems to maintain compatibility?

To ensure consistency across different versions and with non-computer based systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of consistency in Unix systems?

Inconsistency with related paper systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

In Unix systems, what plays a key role in establishing compatibility among different versions?

Using common action sequences, terms, units, colors, etc. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of routine processes at the individual user level?

Preparing tax returns (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of smart phones in the text?

Enabling virtual reality experiences (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key characteristics of the Dock as described in the text?

Displays frequently accessed items (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does Facebook use to make recommendations according to the text?

User's personal history with the site (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the wearable, e-textile shirt mentioned in the text display to children?

Visualizations of how the human body works (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the qualities mentioned for great designers in terms of user experience enhancement?

Commitment to enhancing the user experience (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should functionality match the user's need for a product?

To prevent underutilization or rejection by users (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one aspect of reliability mentioned in the text with regards to system usage?

Actions must function as specified (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of promoting standardization according to the text?

Optimizing for adaptability only (B) Signup and view all the answers