Quiz on Interaction Techniques and Paradigms in HCI

What is an interaction technique?

• A type of hardware only

• A combination of input and output for users

• A software development methodology

• A method for programming languages

Which of the following is an example of a physical input device?

• Mouse

• Web browser

• File system

• Contextual menu

Aiden is trying to understand how to use a new software application. What does the user view of an interaction technique focus on?

• The programming behind the interface

• The way to perform a simple computing task

• The hardware components involved

• The historical development of technology

Which of the following is NOT a paradigm shift in interactive technologies?

• Batch processing

• Direct manipulation

• Artificial Intelligence

• Graphical display

What does WIMP stand for in user interfaces?

• Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers

• Web, Input, Mouse, Protocols

• Widgets, Inputs, Menus, Processes

• Windows, Inputs, Multimedia, Programs

Which innovation is associated with personal computing?

• Networking

• World Wide Web

• Batch processing

• Microprocessor

What was the first commercial windowing system?

• Xerox Star

• Apple Macintosh

• Linux GUI

• Microsoft Windows

What does the term 'hypertext' refer to?

• A hardware component

• A specific software application

• A type of programming language

• A non-linear browsing structure

Which of the following was the first WYSIWYG editor?

• MacWrite

• Bravo

• LisaWrite

• Star

What is the primary focus of Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW)?

• Single user systems

• Social aspects of computing

• Hardware development

• Programming languages