Human-Computer Interaction Quiz

What is the primary focus of the design process in human-computer interaction?

• Maximizing system speed

• Understanding user needs

• Minimizing costs

• Increasing complexity

Which of the following is a key consideration in screen designing?

• User's financial status

• Screen navigation and flow

• System hardware specifications

• Programming languages

What is a common reason people have trouble with computers?

• Too much flexibility in design

• Lack of available features

• High system costs

• Overly simplistic interfaces

What does Fitts' Law state about button design?

• Buttons should be placed randomly

• All buttons should be the same size

• Buttons should be small to save space

• The bigger and closer the target, the easier it is to reach

Which of the following is NOT a psychological response to poor design?

• Confusion

• Annoyance

• Frustration

• Excitement

What is the purpose of using design standards or style guides?

• To complicate the design process

• To limit user options

• To increase system costs

• To ensure consistency in design

Which of the following best describes 'signal vs. noise' in design?

• Signal refers to sound; noise refers to silence

• Signal is visual; noise is auditory

• Signal is important information; noise is irrelevant information

• Signal is data; noise is graphics

What is the recommended maximum screen density for clarity?

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

• 30%

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective statistical graphics?

• Complexity and detail

• Clarity and simplicity

• Overuse of colors

• Ambiguity and confusion

What is the primary goal of interface design?

• To maximize system complexity

• To increase training time

• To make systems easy and pleasant to use

• To reduce user engagement