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S1 - HCI 2

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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
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