L4 HCI quiz

In Human–Computer Interaction, a paradigm refers to:

• A programming language

• A dominant theoretical framework for understanding interaction

• A type of computer hardware

• A networking protocol

Studying paradigms in HCI helps developers:

• Increase processor speed

• Design and evaluate usable systems

• Reduce memory usage

• Improve hardware manufacturing

The earliest paradigm of computing interaction was:

• Personal computing

• Networking

• Batch processing

• Ubiquitous computing

Batch processing is best described as:

• Real-time interaction with users

• Multiple users interacting simultaneously

• Delayed processing with little user interaction

• Graphical user interaction

Which paradigm allowed multiple users to access one computer at the same time?

• Networking

• Time-sharing

• Personal computing

• Hypertext

The paradigm that enabled computers to communicate and support community computing is:

• Networking

• Batch processing

• Direct manipulation

• Hypermedia

The development of the microprocessor led directly to:

• Time-sharing systems

• Personal computing

• Batch computing

• Hypertext systems

The paradigm responsible for global information access is:

• Hypermedia

• The World Wide Web

• Personal computing

• Window systems

The concept of embedding computers into everyday environments is called:

• Distributed computing

• Ubiquitous computing

• Cloud computing

• Batch computing

The WIMP interface consists of:

• Web, Internet, Multimedia, Programs

• Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer

• Windows, Input, Mouse, Programs

• Web, Icons, Multimedia, Pointer