Quiz No. 2 - HCI 01

A mobile app plays a sound after the user presses a button, but there is no visual confirmation of what happened. What principle is violated?

• Consistency

• Constraint

• Feedback

• Poor Mapping

• Visibility

A printer requires users to close the paper tray firmly before it prints, but there is no indication on the screen that this is the issue. What principle is violated?

• Consistency

• Constraint

• Feedback

• Poor Mapping

• Visibility

A car has two identical levers—one for windshield wipers and another for turn signals. Many drivers confuse them, turning on the wipers when trying to signal a turn. What principle is violated?

• Consistency

• Constraint

• Feedback

• Poor Mapping

• Visibility

A digital clock uses a fancy, artistic font that makes it hard to read the numbers at a glance. What principle is violated?

• Consistency

• Constraint

• Feedback

• Poor Mapping

• Visibility

A file-saving system has multiple pop-ups asking users if they want to save, overwrite, or cancel, but the wording is unclear, and many users accidentally overwrite files. What principle is violated?

• Consistency

• Constraint

• Feedback

• Poor Mapping

• Visibility

A company introduces an AI-powered virtual assistant that helps users by answering their questions through voice or chat. What conceptual model is used?

• Giving Instructions

• Conversing

• Direct Manipulation

• Exploring and Browsing

• Hybrid

A thermostat allows users to adjust the temperature by dragging a slider on a touchscreen, showing immediate updates.

• Giving Instructions

• Conversing

• Direct Manipulation

• Exploring and Browsing

• Hybrid

A university digital library allows students to search for books, articles, and research papers using search bars, categories, and filters.

• Giving Instructions

• Conversing

• Direct Manipulation

• Exploring and Browsing

• Hybrid

A productivity app allows users to type or speak to schedule meetings while the app automatically suggests the best time based on their calendars.

• Giving Instructions

• Conversing

• Direct Manipulation

• Exploring and Browsing

Why is user involvement crucial in interaction design?

• A. It ensures user satisfaction.

• B. Users provide real-world insights.

• C. It minimizes design iterations.

• D. Both A & B.

• E. None of the above.