HCI 2

Which approach involves directly listening to and involving users in the design process?

• • a) Technical design.

• • b) User-centered design.

• • c) Visual design.

• • d) Product-focused design.

Which term is used to describe the overarching field that includes user interface design, software design, and user-centered design?

• • a) Graphic Design.

• • b) Interaction Design.

• • c) Industrial Design.

• • d) Communication Design.

What does UX stand for?

• • a) User Interface.

• • c) User Extension.

• • b) User Experience.

• • d) User Execution.

What is a key focus when creating user-centered designs?

• • a) Ensuring the design is cost-effective.

• • b) Enhancing and augmenting the user experience.

• • c) Minimizing the aesthetic elements.

• • d) Optimize the number of interactions.

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for interaction designers?

• • a) Understanding what users are good at.

• • b) Avoiding user involvement in the design process.

• • c) Thinking about what might provide quality user experiences.

• • d) Listening to what people want.

What is a common issue with poorly designed interactive products?

• • a) They are too simple.

• • b) They are difficult to use and cause frustration.

• • c) They are too affordable.

• • d) They have too few features.

What is one potential downside of self-service checkouts mentioned in the text?

• • a) They are more expensive to operate.

• • b) They reduce job opportunities.

• • c) They place the onus on the person to interact with the system.

• • d) They are more prone to technical failures.

What is one of the key elements interaction designers must consider?

• • a) The hardware specifications.

• • b) The software development cycle.

• • c) What users are good and bad at.

• • d) The latest design trends.

Which term is often used interchangeably with Interaction Design in the industry?

• • a) Graphic Design.

• • b) Software Design.

• • c) User Experience (UX) Design.

• • d) Product Design.

What was the TiVo remote control praised for?

• • a) Its small size.

• • b) Its minimal number of buttons and user-centered design.

• • c) Its extensive functionality.

• • d) Its cost-effectiveness.