HCI Quiz

Which touch screen technology relies on the conductivity of the user's finger to detect touch input?

• Resistive touch screens

• Capacitive touch screens

• Infrared touch screens

• Surface acoustic wave touch screens synthesis

What is the primary advantage of voice-activated commands in HCI?

• Increased reliance on text-based input

• Enhanced accessibility for users with mobility impairments

• Limited functionality compared to traditional input methods

• Lower accuracy in command recognition

What does the term "affordance" refer to in the context of organizing screen elements?

• The visual attractiveness of screen elements

• The perceived size of screen elements

• The intuitive indication of how screen elements can be interacted with

• The placement of screen elements based on user preferences

What is a common technique used in HCI to improve information retrieval by suggesting related or similar content to users?

• Data encryption

• Auto-completion

• Captcha verification

• Scrollbars

Which navigation pattern is commonly used to provide users with a clear path back to previous screens or steps?

• Linear navigation

• Hierarchical navigation

• Circular navigation

• Random navigation

Which factor is crucial for effective use of icons in HCI?

• Using a wide variety of colors and shapes to increase diversity

• Providing tooltips or hover-over text for every icon

• Ensuring consistency and standardization in icon design and meaning

• Using icons exclusively without any accompanying text labels

What does the term "flow" refer to in the context of screen navigation in HCI?

• The movement of screen elements

• The seamless progression of tasks and information retrieval

• The visual design of screen elements

• The speed of user interaction

Which term refers to the process of users entering specific keywords or phrases to search for information on the web?

• Browsing

• Filtering

• Querying

• Indexing

Which navigation scheme is commonly used when users need to switch between multiple open windows quickly?

• Tabbed navigation

• Dropdown menu navigation

• Linear navigation

• Hierarchical navigation

What is the primary advantage of touch screen technology in HCI?

• Reduced screen resolution

• Enhanced input precision

• Limited interaction options

• Increased direct manipulation capability