HCI Design Rules Quiz

What is encapsulated by the sets of rules proposed for HCI?

• Understanding and best practice

• Only technical details

• Only user feedback

• Only visual design

What is the focus of principles of usability in HCI?

• General understanding

• Specific coding languages

• Hardware installation

• Marketing research

Which of the following is true about design rules for HCI?

• They operate at various levels

• They are only for software engineers

• They are only for graphic designers

• They are not important for usability

What is the main purpose of proposing sets of rules for HCI?

• To encapsulate understanding and best practice

• To increase system cost

• To limit user access

• To reduce usability

Which type of design rule is described as having limited application?

• Principles

• Standards

• Guidelines

• Policies

Which of the following is the correct order from bottom to top in the pyramid?

• Policy, Standard, Procedure, Guideline

• Guideline, Procedure, Standard, Policy

• Standard, Policy, Guideline, Procedure

• Procedure, Policy, Standard, Guideline

Which statement is true about hardware and software changes?

• Hardware is more difficult and expensive to change than software

• Software is more difficult to change than hardware

• Both are equally easy to change

• Neither can be changed

Which of the following is an example of a guideline in UI design?

• “Design for user satisfaction”

• “Keep users in control”

• Place the main action button at the bottom-right corner”

• “Understand your user’s goals”

Why is it important to understand the difference between principles and guidelines?

• To follow trends

• To reduce coding time

• To create designs that are both meaningful and practical

• To avoid doing usability tests

ISO 9241 covers requirements for both hardware and what else?

• Software

• Furniture

• Clothing

• Vehicles