Exploring Human-Computer Interaction

What does HCI stand for?

• Human-Centric Interface

• Human-Computer Interaction

• Human-Communication Interface

• Human-Computer Integration

Describe the main goal of HCI.

• To create more complex algorithms.

• To enhance computer processing speed.

• To develop new programming languages.

• To improve the interaction between users and computers.

What are the key components of HCI?

• Accessibility, usability, performance, security

• Users, tasks, interfaces, context of use

• Design principles, feedback, aesthetics, technology

• Hardware, software, users, data

How has HCI evolved over the years?

• HCI has evolved from command-line interfaces to GUIs, web interfaces, and now touch and voice interfaces.

• HCI is only focused on hardware design.

• HCI has not changed significantly since its inception.

• HCI has always been limited to text-based interfaces.

What is the significance of user-centered design in HCI?

• User-centered design is primarily concerned with technical specifications and performance.

• User-centered design eliminates the need for user feedback during the design process.

• User-centered design is significant in HCI because it enhances usability and user satisfaction by prioritizing the needs and experiences of users.

• User-centered design focuses solely on aesthetics and visual appeal.

Name a major milestone in the history of HCI.

• Development of the first computer mouse in the 1960s.

• Launch of the first smartphone in the 1990s.

• Creation of the command line interface in the 1970s.

• Introduction of the graphical user interface (GUI) in the 1980s.

What role does usability play in HCI?

• Usability is about making systems more complex for advanced users.

• Usability is irrelevant in HCI as it focuses solely on technology.

• Usability is essential in HCI as it ensures that systems are user-friendly, efficient, and satisfying to use.

• Usability only concerns the aesthetic design of interfaces.

How do cognitive psychology principles apply to HCI?

• Cognitive psychology principles enhance HCI by informing design choices that align with user cognition, improving usability and user experience.

• Cognitive psychology principles complicate user interfaces unnecessarily.

• HCI focuses solely on hardware without considering user cognition.

• Cognitive psychology is irrelevant to HCI design.

What are some common methods used in HCI research?

• Data mining

• A/B testing

• Common methods used in HCI research include usability testing, surveys, interviews, observational studies, and controlled experiments.

• Focus groups

Explain the impact of technology on HCI development.

• Technology has only increased costs in HCI design.

• Technology has improved HCI by enabling intuitive interfaces, enhancing accessibility, and facilitating user-centered design.

• Technology has no effect on HCI development.

• Technology has made HCI less user-friendly.