04 UCD HCI UX Revision Quiz

What is human-computer interaction primarily a study of?

• The study of computer programming languages

• The study of the User Interface (UI) between people and computers

• The study of computer hardware efficiency

• The study of internet communication protocols

Which input method uses sensors to detect human motion, commonly used in gaming?

• Keyboard

• Touch

• Movement

• Virtual reality headset

What is a characteristic of virtual reality headsets?

• They use speech recognition to understand spoken words

• They provide a 2D motion relative to surface as icon on screen

• They have stereoscopic lenses that show slightly distorted images for a 3-D effect

• They are based on the sense of touch (haptics)

What is one of the issues related to excessive use of mobile devices?

• Improved physical activity

• Increased melatonin production

• Social isolation

• Enhanced sleep quality

How can one mitigate the issue of blue light emission from mobile devices affecting sleep?

• Increase the screen brightness

• Use the device more frequently

• Apply blue light filters

• Avoid using any filters

What is a health issue that can be caused by repetitive movement of the hand or arm when using desktop or laptop devices?

• Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

• Increased physical fitness

• Improved vision

• Better sleep patterns

How can the risk of RSI from using a mouse or keyboard be reduced?

• Increase VR exposure time slowly

• Use ergonomic mouse or keyboard and wrist support

• Install static frame of reference software

• Verify information by cross-checking sources

What is a potential danger of being unaware of surroundings when using augmented reality and virtual reality devices?

• Inaccuracy of information

• Tripping or falling

• Toner ink exposure

• Isolation

Which of the following is a recommended way to mitigate health issues caused by "VR illusion"?

• Use anti-nausea technology, such as a wristband

• Verify information by cross-checking sources

• Limit exposure to toner/wear protective gear

• Use comfort mode only during intense use

What problem can arise from using inaccurate health diagnosis or symptom checker software applications?

• Eye problems including short-sightedness

• Users may make wrong decisions about their health

• Static frame of reference issues

• VR narrows the user's field of view