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HCI 2 - S1
S1 - HCI 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are “signifiers” used for? | To indicate where actions take place |
| What is the purpose of error handling in UI design? | To help users understand and fix issues |
| What does “discoverability” refer to in interaction design? | How users find possible actions |
| What is a “conceptual model”? | A user’s mental understanding of how a system works |
| What does HCI stand for? | Human-Computer Interaction |
| What is the role of “constraints” in design? | To challenge the design process |
| What does “Permit Easy Reversal of Actions” refer to? | Allowing users to go back or undo actions |
| What should feedback be according to Shneiderman? | Immediate and informative |
| What is the focus of industrial designers? | Form and material |
| What are “affordances” in design? | Indicators of how a product should be used |
| A team wants to test a new interface with users from different regions. What method is best? | Remote usability testing |
| A usability test is conducted using a high-fidelity prototype. What type of testing is this? | Summative |
| A company is testing a new mobile app with users who accidentally trigger features while scrolling. What type of testing is most appropriate? | Usability testing on mobile devices |
| A usability test is conducted using screen mock-ups. What type of prototype is this? | Low-fidelity |
| A user struggles with a feature and the moderator asks probing questions. What type of testing is this? | Formative |
| A usability test is conducted over the web with screen recording. What is a major drawback? | Inability to observe nonverbal cues |
| A usability test is conducted with a moderator asking questions during the session. What type of testing is this? | Formative |
| A usability test is conducted with users performing tasks in a workplace setting. What is this called? | Field usability testing |
| A company wants to compare their new interface against industry benchmarks before launch. What testing type applies? | Validation |
| A usability test is conducted in users’ homes via video call. What kind of testing is this? | Remote usability testing |
| Who is the author of The Design of Everyday Things? | Don Norman |
| What does “feedback” in interaction design refer to? | System responses to user actions |
| What does “Design Dialog to Yield Closure” mean? | Provide clear task completion feedback |
| Which rule helps expert users perform tasks faster? | Offer shortcuts |
| Which type of designer focuses on usability and understandability? | Interaction designer |
| A researcher collects data on how long users take to complete tasks. What metric is being measured? | Time performance |
| A usability expert is reviewing an interface without knowing the tasks users will perform. What type of testing is this? | Expert-based testing |
| A usability test is conducted with users performing tasks without guidance. What is this approach? | Task-driven usability testing |
| A usability test is conducted with only 5 participants. Why is this acceptable? | Small samples are sufficient to find major flaws |
| A company uses usability testing to evaluate a new feature before release. What is this called? | Formative testing |
| Which of the following is NOT part of Norman’s HCD process? | Monetize |
| Which of the following is a tangible user interface example? | Reactable |
| A participant completes all tasks correctly but takes longer than expected. What should be analyzed? | Time performance |
| A usability test is conducted with wireframes. What type of prototype is this? | Low-fidelity |
| A usability test is conducted in a fixed lab. What is a potential benefit? | Controlled environment |
| A usability test reveals users often miss a key button. What should be adjusted? | All of the above (Button placement, Button label, Button color) |
| A company wants to test a new interface with real users before launch. What is this called? | Usability testing |
| A team uses software to scan their interface for font consistency and button sizes. What testing method is this? | Automated usability testing |
| What does Ben Shneiderman’s rule “Strive for Consistency” mean? | Use consistent design patterns |
| What does “Reduce Short-Term Memory Load” aim to do? | Simplify recognition over recall |
| A moderator avoids helping users unless they are stuck. What principle is being followed? | Controlled intervention |
| A user completes a task incorrectly but quickly. What metric is affected? | Task performance |
| A company wants to test a new smartwatch interface. What should they focus on? | Physical interaction usability |
| A company uses a validated survey to measure user satisfaction. What metric is this? | User satisfaction |
| S2 |