Introduction to Human Computer Interaction / Human Computer Interaction

Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
(PreLimQuiz-1&Quiz-2)

The course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of human-computer interaction (HCI). It includes foundations of HCI, human-centered software evaluation and development, graphical user interface (GUI), and HCI aspects of multimedia systems and collaboration and communication.

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________________ among users and computers happens at the user interface which includes both software and hardware.

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a.

Development

b.

Design

c.

Interface

d.

Interaction

Question 2

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Developers must attempt to ______________________ in order to produce computer systems with good usability.

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a.

easy to remember how to use

b.

achieve efficient, effective and safe interaction

c.

designed with little regard to usability

d.

capabilities and preferences for conducting various tasks

Question 3

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HCI is about understanding and creating software and other technology that people will want to use, will be able to use, and will find effective when used.

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The bottom-line benefits of usability to development organizations include:

•  GreaterLesser profits due to more competitive products/services
•  IncreasedDecreased overall development and maintenance costs
•  IncreasedDecreased customer support costs
•  MoreLess follow-on business due to satisfied customers

Question 5

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is a multidisciplinary area of study focused on computer technology design and, in particular, the interaction between ______________________.

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a.

user and interface

b.

human and computer

c.

user and interaction

d.

human and machine

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There are three broad categories of user. This category of users know well how to perform the tasks they need to perform frequently.

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a.

expert users

b.

novice users

c.

all of the choices

d.

occasional users

e.

none of the choices

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When humans communicate with _____________, they bring to the encounter a lifetime of 

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a.

interface

b.

experience

c.

computer

d.

machine

Question 8

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A Answer software system is one that supports the effective and efficient completino of tasks in a given work context. 

Question 9

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The benefits of more usable software system to business users include:

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a.

increased need for ongoing technical support

b.

decreased user errors

c.

decreased accuracy of data input and data interpretation

d.

decreased user training time and cost

e.

increased productivity

Question 10

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HCI encompasses three major parts within the framework, ____________, _______________ and _________________.

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a.

human, computer, interaction

b.

human, machine, interface

c.

user, machine, interaction

d.

user, computer, interfac

Question 1

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Humans have a restricted capacity for processing information.

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Question 2

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A software engineer trained in the development of user interfaces would have gained experience, learned about approaches and techniques and gained an understanding of its weaknesses.

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Question 3

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Several systems and technologies were developed to support telepresence and co-presence

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Question 4

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Social processes such as turn-taking, conventions etc. help us to work together and organize our activities

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Question 5

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Individual differences (need for structure vs. flexibility) and work situations (overloaded vs. bored) would mean that a one-size-fits-all solution is neither feasible nor prudent as we strive for optimum workplace environment and human efficiency.

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Question 6

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Speech-recognition systems allow users to communicate using spoken commands

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Question 7

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Perception allows us to focus on information that is relevant to what we are doing and it involves an audio and/or visual senses.

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HCI is about understanding and developing software and other technology that will allow people to use, be able to use, and be successful when used.

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False

Question 9

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Sense Cam is a wearable tool that takes photographs intermittently when worn without any user interference

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True

False

Question 10

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What is the fundamental insight that underlies the evaluation process of "cognitive walk through?"

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a.

The idea that users earn by exploring an interface

b.

The idea that users can sometimes be left out of the evaluation

c.

The idea that experts need to work hand in hand with users to develop an optimal user experience

d.

The idea that cognitive processes are the most important aspect of the user experience

Question 11

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What are the elements of the Gulf of Execution?

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a.

Application processing, system information analysis and the evaluation of the value of information

b.

Elements of information processing to figure out how to communicate with the program 

c.

Forming thoughts, defining appropriate behavior, choosing suitable interface mechanism

d.

Elements of information retrieval include finding out what the program does 

Question 12

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Keeping abreast of what others do and letting others know what you do are irrelevant aspects of collaborative work and socialization

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 Which of the following is a concept indicating that we understand human attention?

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a.

Under different lighting conditions the text should be legible and distinguishable from its context

b.

Avoid cluttering the interface with more information than is needed at the present moment for the user

c.

Sounds should be audible to the consumer and distinguishable

d.

Tactile feedback can make the same sort of distinction that a person in the world would feel

Question 14

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One of HCI's goals is to create specific capabilities and constraints for the software and/or hardware and platform chosen for the product

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Visibility is what operations and manipulation can be performed on a given entity

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False