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WorksheetsMIDTERM EXAM IN ITEC-80
Total questions: 66
Worksheet time: 41mins
Who are the three main contributors often credited in establishing HCI as a discipline?
Card, Moran, and Newell
Jobs, Gates, and Zuckerberg
Newton, Pascal, and Leibniz
Engelbart, Bush, and Licklider
Which of the following best describes the main goal of HCI?
To create complex systems for programmers
To make computer systems easy, efficient, and enjoyable for users
To replace humans with machines
To study only computer hardware
The first generation of computing mainly relied on which technology?
Transistors
Microprocessors
Vacuum tubes
Integrated Circuits
Which computing generation introduced graphical user interfaces (GUIs)?
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Which principle emphasizes the design of systems based on user needs and behavior?
User-Centered Design
Minimalism
System-Centered Design
Aesthetic Design
In interaction design, the five dimensions include Words, Visual Representations, Physical Objects, Time, and ______.
Feedback
Space
Behavior
Sound
The physical and digital elements that users interact with are called ______.
Interfaces
Programs
Components
Systems
The philosophy that places users at the core of system design is known as ______.
Machine Thinking
User-Centered Philosophy
Humanistic Philosophy
Technocentric Philosophy
Which sense is primarily engaged when interacting with touchscreens?
Vision
Hearing
Touch
Smell
The term that describes how users think and behave when interacting with technology is ______.
Human Factors
Interface Engineering
Design Psychology
Cognitive Science
In HCI, “affordance” refers to ______.
The user’s level of education
The perceived function of an object based on its design
The user’s satisfaction rating
The complexity of a system
Which is not part of Norman’s principles of good design?
A. Visibility
B. Feedback
C. Constraints
D. Complexity
What term refers to the degree to which a product can be used by specified users to achieve goals effectively and efficiently?
Learnability
Accessibility
Usability
Functionality
Which of the following is an example of bad interface design?
Intuitive icons
Clear navigation
Overloaded menus
Readable fonts
Which design philosophy emphasizes simplicity and ease of use?
Minimalism
Complexity Theory
Technocentrism
Mechanistic Design
Which of the following is not one of the five dimensions of interaction design?
Words
Visual Representation
Cognitive Model
Physical Objects
Which HCI concept focuses on how users perceive and understand system functions?
Usability
Visibility
Conceptual Model
Accessibility
Which principle states that every action should have an immediate and understandable reaction?
Feedback
Mapping
Consistency
Affordance
Which philosophy integrates technology into daily life by enhancing human abilities?
Humanistic Philosophy
Technocentric Philosophy
Anthropocentric Philosophy
Cybernetic Philosophy
Which part of the brain is most active during sensory interaction in HCI?
Temporal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Cerebral Cortex
What term describes the human ability to adapt to new interfaces?
Flexibility
Learnability
Cognitive Load
Familiarity
Which sensory input is mainly used by voice-controlled systems like Siri or Alexa?
Hearing
Touch
Vision
Smell
What is the main advantage of usability testing?
It reduces development cost
It observes real users and identifies design issues
It measures coding accuracy
It increases system complexity
In UX design, what does the term Accessibility mean?
Allowing easy use for all users, including those with disabilities
Having access to the Internet
Reducing the cost of a product
Designing for experts only
Which is an example of assistive technology used in HCI?
Voice recognition software
Search engine
File explorer
Calculator
The term “user experience” (UX) was popularized by which researcher?
Don Norman
Alan Turing
Steve Krug
Jakob Nielsen
What design process focuses on user needs and satisfaction?
User-centered design (UCD)
Agile development
Waterfall model
Business-centered design
Identify the term being described. What diagram shows how users interact with the system?
User flow diagram
Entity-relationship diagram
Class diagram
Sequence diagram
What testing method observes real users to identify design issues?
Usability testing
Unit testing
Regression testing
Load testing
What term describes how easy and efficient a system is to use?
Usability
Complexity
Portability
Security
What is the mental effort required to operate a system called?
Cognitive load
Physical strain
System latency
Visual noise
Identify the term being described. What design principle ensures that similar actions have similar results?
Consistency
Contrast
Alignment
Proximity
What design type adapts to human abilities and limitations?
Ergonomic design (or Human-centered design)
Aesthetic design
Industrial design
Structural design
What field studies human sensory and motor systems in HCI?
Human factors (or Ergonomics)
Artificial Intelligence
Database Management
Software Engineering
What device detects human gestures or motion in interfaces?
Motion sensor (or Gesture recognition device)
Printer
Monitor
Speaker
Identify the term being described. What sensory input is used when wearing VR goggles?
Visual input
Auditory input
Olfactory input
Tactile input
Identify the term being described. What design aspect involves sound feedback?
Auditory feedback
Visual feedback
Tactile feedback
Haptic feedback
What diagram displays the flow of information between users and systems?
Flowchart (or Data flow diagram)
Pie chart
Bar graph
Organizational chart
The system component that provides output to users is called:
Input device
Output device
Storage device
Processing unit
The technology that simulates touch in digital environments is known as:
Haptic technology
Virtual reality
Augmented reality
3D printing
The process that converts user needs into design solutions is called:
Design thinking
Market analysis
Quality assurance
User testing
The interaction property that ensures actions are visible and understandable is called:
Visibility
Affordance
Feedback
Consistency
The principle that helps users know if an operation was successful is called:
Feedback
Consistency
Affordance
Mapping
An interface that reacts to voice commands is known as:
Graphical User Interface
Voice User Interface
Touch User Interface
Command Line Interface
The discipline that combines computer science, psychology, and design is:
Human-Computer Interaction
Mechanical Engineering
Astrophysics
Civil Law
Human-Computer Interaction focuses only on software design.
True
False
User-centered design ignores business goals and focuses purely on aesthetics.
True
False
Accessibility ensures that systems can be used by everyone, regardless of ability.
True
False
Feedback is essential for users to know the result of their actions.
True
False
Bad interfaces increase user frustration and cognitive load.
True
False
The five dimensions of interaction design include time and physical space.
True
False
HCI and UX are unrelated concepts.
True
False
Human senses such as sight and touch play no role in interaction design.
True
False
Human-Centered Design (HCD) aims to improve user satisfaction and performance.
True
False
Affordance helps users understand what actions are possible in an interface.
True
False
Drag and match each term to its correct description.
User-Centered Design - (a)
Cognitive Load - (b)
Affordance - (c)
Feedback - (d)
Consistency - (e)
User-Centered Design
Cognitive Load
Affordance
Feedback
Consistency
What design process focuses on user needs and satisfaction?
(a)
What diagram shows how users interact with the system?
(a)
What diagram displays the flow of information between users and systems?
(a)
What design aspect involves sound feedback?
(a)
What system component provides output to users?
(a)
What process converts user needs into design solutions?
(a)
What principle helps users know if an operation was successful?
(a)
What type of interface reacts to voice commands?
(a)
What discipline combines computer science, psychology, and design?
(a)
What is the mental effort required to operate a system called?
(a)
