Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction

What is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

• A discipline concerned with design and evaluation of interactive computing systems.

• A method for programming computers.

• A study of human behavior in social settings.

• A type of computer hardware.

Why is HCI important?

• It affects effectiveness, productivity, morale, and safety.

• It is only about the size of buttons.

• It is not relevant to modern technology.

• It is only about layout choices.

What disciplines contribute to HCI?

• Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, Design.

• Only Computer Science.

• Only Psychology and Sociology.

• None of the above.

What is the human-computer interface?

• The point of communication between the human user and the computer.

• The hardware of the computer.

• The software used for programming.

• The network connection.

What is the flow of information defined as?

• The loop of interaction.

• The speed of the computer.

• The size of the interface.

• The amount of data processed.

What was a major milestone in the evolution of HCI?

• The introduction of the personal computer.

• The invention of the internet.

• The development of mobile phones.

• The creation of video games.

What concept did Douglas Engelbart introduce?

• Programming toolkits.

• Graphical user interfaces.

• Artificial intelligence.

• Virtual reality.

What is the idea of direct manipulation?

• A term coined by Ben Shneiderman.

• A method of programming.

• A type of computer hardware.

• A design principle for websites.

What does multimodality rely on?

• Multiple human communication channels simultaneously.

• Single communication channels.

• Only visual communication.

• Only auditory communication.

Who invented the World Wide Web?

• Tim Berners-Lee.

• Douglas Engelbart.

• Vannevar Bush.

• Alan Turing.