Usability Testing in Human-Computer Interaction

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What is the key factor that determines the success of an interface from the user's point of view?

  • Providing the right functionality at the right time in the right place and in the right form (correct)
  • Minimizing the number of features
  • Ensuring the interface is easy to use
  • Incorporating the latest design trends

What is the purpose of usability testing?

  • To optimize the interface for search engines
  • To gather feedback from focus groups
  • To train users on how to use the interface
  • To ensure a user-interface is usable (correct)

What is the key difference between the human and the computer in the human-computer interaction?

  • The human is the designer of the interface, while the computer is the user
  • The human is the end-user of the program, while the computer is the machine the program runs on (correct)
  • The human is responsible for the program's functionality, while the computer is responsible for its performance
  • The human provides the input, while the computer provides the output

What are the key factors that contribute to the quality of usability?

<p>Effectiveness, efficiency, safety, utility, learnability, memorability (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in measuring the quality of usability?

<p>The constantly changing needs and tastes of users (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of a usable website?

<p>It is easy to use, efficient, and meets the user's goals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Interaction Design primarily focused on?

<p>Designing interactive products to support people in their everyday and working lives (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) considered difficult?

<p>As a result of rapid technological advancements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of designing usable systems does Interaction Design emphasize?

<p>Supporting user activities effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Interaction Design consider when designing for human interaction?

<p>Users' preferences and limitations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to listen to what people want in Interaction Design?

<p>To align designs with user preferences and needs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Usability in Interaction Design emphasize?

<p>The ease of use and effectiveness of the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poor usability?

<p>Improved customer satisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the quote "Usability rules the Web" suggest?

<p>Usability is the most important factor for website success (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes it difficult to measure quality?

<p>Users' needs and tastes are constantly changing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the quote "He or she who clicks the mouse gets to decide everything" imply?

<p>Users have complete control over their online experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor contributing to the difficulty of HCI (Human-Computer Interaction)?

<p>Lack of standardization in design principles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the "ultimate customer-empowering environment"?

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

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