HCI Quiz

What year was the model human processor introduced by Moran and Newell?

• 1980

• 1949

• 1983

• WWII

Which type of memory stores a temporary record of information?

• Long-term memory

• Iconic memory

• Semantic memory

• Short-term memory

What is the process by which we use knowledge to reach conclusions?

• Skill acquisition

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Inductive reasoning

Which of the following is a text entry device?

• Joystick

• Mouse

• Dot-matrix printer

• LCD screen

What is Norman's Execution-Evaluation Cycle used for?

• Designing interfaces

• User interaction

• Skill acquisition

• Formulating a plan of action

Which of the following is an element of the WIMP interface?

• Vision

• Sound

• Haptics

• Icons

What are the designer constraints in HCI?

• Economic, Legal and Safety, Physical, Context and Environment

• Ergonomic, Aesthetic, Physical, Legal and Safety

• Aesthetic, Context and Environment, Economic, Ergonomic

• Physical, Legal and Safety, Aesthetic, Economic

What is the purpose of the monochrome screen in HCI?

• Sound output

• Printing documents

• Displaying text in one color

• Touch input

What is the function of the auditory system in HCI?

• Processing information

• Storing information

• Transforming soundwaves

• Receiving light

What is the main purpose of the haptics system in HCI?

• Touch feedback

• Processing information

• Storing personal experiences

• Awareness of position