Human Computer Interaction Quiz

Humans have a limited information processing capacity.

• True

• False

The field of _____________ is concerned with the interactions between humans and elements of a system, in order to optimize human well being and overall system performance.

• ergonomics

• economics

• comics

• trans-comics

Individual differences (need for structure vs. flexibility) and work situations (overloaded vs. bored) will mean that a one-size-fits all solution is neither possible nor wise as we strive for optimal system and human performance in the workplace.

• True

• False

___________ is the mental function that enables you to acquire, retain, and recall sensations, impressions, information, and thoughts you have experienced.

• Memory

• Muscles

• Modern

• Human

There are three memory stages: sensory, short-term, and long-term. Information processing begins in sensory memory, moves to short-term memory, and eventually moves into long-term memory.

• True

• False

_________________ Processes information gathered through your five senses. It holds information for an extremely brief period of time (less than a second) after the original stimulus has stopped.

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• none of the choices

________________ – holds information you are actively thinking about. It lasts for a very brief time (less than a minute) and can only hold 7 +/- 2 pieces of information at once.

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• Sensory memory

• None of the choices

– holds information for long periods even permanently. It seemingly can hold an unlimited amount of information.

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Long-term memory

• None of the choices

________ is often actually task switching

• multitasking

• human

• memory

• information

Information that you come across on a daily basis may move through the three stages of memory.

• True

• False