Chapter 1 Human Computer Interaction

Which of the following is NOT a usability goal in interaction design?

• Effectiveness

• Efficiency

• Creativity

• Learnability

External consistency refers to maintaining similar design patterns within the same application.

• True

• False

What is an example of a perceived affordance in UI design?

• A door handle suggesting pulling

• A button with a shadow indicating clickability

• A key fitting into a lock

• A cup with a handle

Which principle helps prevent users from making errors by restricting their actions?

• Constraints

• Affordances

• Feedback

• Visibility

What is an example of good feedback in an interface?

• A button that changes color when clicked

• A hidden menu with no labels

• A form that clears all input without confirmation

• A webpage that loads without showing progress

Usability and user experience (UX) goals are always the same.

• True

• False

Which of the following best defines internal consistency?

• Making sure an application follows industry-wide standards

• Ensuring similar design patterns within the same application

• Designing a unique interface with different controls on each screen

• Making sure an application works well with different operating systems

What design principle helps users understand how an interface works by following learned conventions?

• Constraints

• Visibility

• Perceived affordances

• Feedback

Which of the following is an example of poor interaction design?

• A website that uses standard navigation patterns

• A mobile app that requires multiple clicks for a simple task

• A form that provides instant validation for errors

• A button that visually changes when pressed

Color-coded icons can improve usability by providing clear visual cues.

• True

• False