Question 1

"It should be a simple process for users to enter information and navigate between screens," is related to which guideline for the design of human-computer dialogues?

Accepted Answer

The guideline for ease pertains to the user experience being as simple and intuitive as possible. This involves minimal typing and consistent navigation patterns. Therefore, the statement "It should be a simple process for users to enter information and navigate between screens" supports the guideline for ease.

Question 2

"Avoid using image buttons that don't clearly change when being clicked," is a tip to avoid which error?

Accepted Answer

Using image buttons that don't provide clear click feedback can lead to confusion and frustration for users, as they may not know if their click was registered. This can result in decreased user satisfaction and lower engagement with the website.

Question 3

Which test is done to ensure that data conform to a standard format?

Accepted Answer

Templates are pre-designed formats that ensure data are inputted in a standard manner. This reduces errors and simplifies data analysis.

Question 4

"Use short,simple wording,common spelling,and complete sentences and give users only what they need to know,with the option to find additional information," is related to which guideline for designing usable help?

Accepted Answer

The guideline "Use short, simple wording, common spelling, and complete sentences and give users only what they need to know, with the option to find additional information" is related to the Simplicity principle, which aims to make the help content as clear, concise, and easy to understand as possible. This means using simple language, avoiding technical jargon, and presenting only the information that is relevant to the user's needs. The option to find additional information is also important, as some users may need more detailed or in-depth help.

Question 5

Avoid having pages with no "parent" that can be reached by using a back button.

Accepted Answer

Pages with no parent can cause navigation issues for users who may have difficulty returning to the main site or navigating to related pages. It's important to have a clear site structure and hierarchy to avoid this problem.

Question 6

"Avoid placing navigational links below where a page opens because many users may miss these important options that are below the opening window," is a tip to avoid which error?

Accepted Answer

The tip is referring to the placement of navigational links in regards to scrolling navigation, so the error being avoided is Scrolling Navigation. The tip does not mention anything about opening new browser windows, so A is not a correct choice.

Question 7

What are cookie crumbs and why are they used?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Building dialogue prototypes and assessing usability are mandatory activities.

Accepted Answer

While building dialogue prototypes and assessing usability are highly recommended and beneficial practices in the design and development of interactive systems, they are not universally mandatory. The necessity of these activities can vary depending on the project's scope, objectives, and constraints.

Question 9

Which common property of windows and forms in a GUI environment allows users to shrink a window or form to an icon?

Accepted Answer

Minimize is the common property that allows users to shrink a window or form to an icon in a GUI environment. This is a common feature in operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as in application development environments. The minimize button typically appears as a small dash or line on the top-right corner of a window, and when clicked, it reduces the size of the window to a small icon or thumbnail that can be easily reopened later.

Question 10

"Use lists to break information into manageable pieces," is related to which guideline for designing usable help?

Accepted Answer

The guideline "Use lists to break information into manageable pieces" is related to the organizing aspect of designing usable help. By breaking information into smaller, more digestible chunks, users are better able to process and understand the information being presented to them. This helps make the help content more usable and effective.

Question 11

"What does 'Graphics' mean?" is an example of a question asked during which type of help?

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which test is done to ensure that data are of proper type,e.g.,all numeric,all alphabetic,all alphanumeric?

Accepted Answer

The Class test is specifically designed to ensure that data are of the proper type, such as all numeric, all alphabetic, or all alphanumeric. This test checks the classification of input or output data to confirm they adhere to the predefined data types.

Question 13

What are the four contributing factors that are believed to have led to the decline of interface design?

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Question 14

Which test is done to check for existence of data items in all fields of a record?

Accepted Answer

The test done to check for the existence of data items in all fields of a record is called Missing Data Test. This test checks if all fields of a record have data in them or not. The other options given in the question - self-checking digits, templates, and expected values - are not related to this specific test.

Question 15

Maximize is a property of windows and forms in a GUI environment that allows users to expand a window or form to a full-size screen.

Accepted Answer

This statement is correct. The maximize property allows users to expand a window or form to fill the entire screen.

Question 16

"Dialogues should be logically grouped and have a beginning,middle,and end," is related to which guideline for the design of human-computer dialogues?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Dialogues should be logically grouped and have a beginning, middle, and end" is related to the guideline of closure, which refers to giving users a sense of completion or closure in their interactions with a system. Logical grouping and a clear structure with a beginning, middle, and end provide this sense of closure. Control refers to giving users control over the interaction, consistency refers to using the same language and design patterns throughout the interaction, and reversal refers to allowing users to undo or go back on their actions. While these guidelines are also important, they are not specifically related to the idea of logical grouping and a clear structure for dialogues.

Question 17

"Provide examples of proper use and the outcomes of such use," is related to which guideline for designing usable help?

Accepted Answer

"Show" is the guideline that emphasizes the importance of demonstrating how to properly use a system or feature, often through examples, to help users understand and apply the information effectively. This approach can lead to better comprehension and more successful outcomes for users seeking assistance.

Question 18

Which common property of windows and forms in a GUI environment requires users to resolve the request for information before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Modality is a common property of both windows and forms that requires users to resolve any request for information before proceeding. This means that the user must either provide the necessary information or cancel the request before they can interact with the rest of the GUI. Maximize and minimize refer to the ability to resize the window, while movable refers to the ability to drag the window around the screen.

Question 19

System Menu is a property of windows and forms in a GUI environment that requires users to resolve the request for information before proceeding.

Accepted Answer

The System Menu, typically accessed by clicking the icon in the top-left corner of a window or pressing Alt+Space, provides options like moving, resizing, minimizing, or closing the window. It does not require users to resolve a request for information before proceeding; that description more accurately applies to modal dialog boxes.

Quiz 11: Designing Interfaces and Dialogues