Midterms HCI

What is HCI, and why is it important? Give an examples of how it helps people in their daily lives.

What are the four core principles of User-Centered Design (UCD)?

What does HCI stand for?

• Human-Computer Integration

• Human-Centered Interface

• Human-Computer Interaction

• Hybrid Communication Interface

Why is HCI important?

• It focuses on improving user experience.

• It enhances hardware performance.

• It reduces software development time.

• It increases internet speed.

Which of the following is NOT a component of HCI?

• Human

• Interaction

• Computer

• Network System

Which of the following is a key challenge in HCI design?

• Designing for a single user

• Balancing functionality with usability

• Focusing only on visual design

• Ignoring accessibility needs

Which field has contributed to the development of HCI?

• Biology

• Physics

• Computer Science

• Chemistry

What is the primary goal of HCI?

• To improve human-computer interaction

• To develop complex algorithms

• To increase computing power

• To reduce software costs

An example of modern HCI application is:

• Smartphones

• Typewriters

• Rotary Phones

• Analog Clocks

Which factor influences the effectiveness of HCI?

• Software complexity

• Hardware speed

• User needs and behaviors

• Programming language