HCI_MIDTERMCHAPTERQUIZ2025

Why is understanding user capabilities and limitations important in HCI design?

• To simplify coding

• To increase hardware sales

• To enhance user experience

• To reduce costs

In HCI, what does the user's output become?

• The user's input

• The computer's output

• The user's feedback

• The computer's input

Which type of reasoning involves drawing specific conclusions from general principles?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Intuitive reasoning

Problem-solving in HCI often requires understanding user needs. Which process is important for this?

• Debugging

• Market analysis

• User testing

• Code optimization

How can emotions impact user interaction with computer systems?

• They only affect hardware performance

• They can enhance or hinder user experience

• They are irrelevant to HCI

• They have no impact

What is the ultimate goal of designing computer systems in HCI?

• To showcase technology

• To reduce development time

• To assist the user

• To maximize profits

Which of the following is a key consideration in HCI design according to the Model Human Processor?

• Hardware specifications

• Software updates

• User's cognitive load

• Network speed

Which memory type is involved in recalling past experiences?

• Long-term memory

• Sensory memory

• Short-term memory

• Working memory

What is the primary function of the perceptual system in the Model Human Processor?

• To execute motor actions

• To process sensory stimuli

• To store long-term memories

• To manage emotions

In HCI, what is the significance of the motor system?

• It manages emotional responses

• It controls user actions

• It stores information

• It processes sensory inputs