Human Computer Interaction Quiz L1

What is Human Computer Interaction (HCI) primarily concerned with?

• Understanding how people think

• Theories and concepts related to the design of computer systems

• Research into product design and human behavior

• All of the above

What does usability refer to in the context of HCI?

• How fast a computer system operates

• How easy something is to use

• The physical size of a computer interface

• The color scheme of a computer interface

What does accessibility aim to ensure in the context of HCI?

• That the computer system is compatible with all devices

• That the computer system is available in multiple languages

• That the computer system is affordable for all users

• That a wide range of users can engage with the computer system and its interface

What does time on task refer to in the context of HCI?

• The time it takes for a user to complete a task on a computer system

• The time it takes for a computer system to start up

• The time it takes for a computer system to shut down

• The amount of time a user spends on a computer system

What is the primary focus of User Interface Design?

• Creating a system that is compatible with all devices

• Creating a visually appealing interface

• Creating the elements that the user interacts with

• Creating a system that operates at high speed

What does User Experience (UX) refer to in the context of HCI?

• How a person interacts with a system

• The speed at which a person interacts with a system

• The color scheme of the system interface

• The size of the screen on which a person interacts with a system

What is the role of User Experience Design according to Benyon (2019)?

• Concerned with the technologies employed and who the users are

• Concerned with the color scheme of the system interface

• Concerned with the speed at which a person interacts with a system

• Concerned with the physical size of the system interface

What does Interaction Design primarily focus on?

• The point of interaction between the user and the interface

• The speed at which a person interacts with a system

• The color scheme of the system interface

• The technologies employed in the system interface

What does GUI stand for in the context of HCI?

• Global User Interface

• General User Interface

• Grouped User Interface

• Graphical User Interface

What are affordances in the context of computer systems?

• Characteristics that make it obvious what something is for and what you can do with it

• Characteristics that make it difficult to use a system

• Characteristics that make it difficult to understand what something is for and what you can do with it

• Characteristics that make it difficult to interact with a system