Question 1

A key principle of human-computer interaction (HCI)that states that all controls should be noticeable and provide an indication that the control is responding to the user's action,is called ____.
A)informative feedback"
B)affordance"
C)consistency"
D)visibility"

Accepted Answer

The key principle described in the question is visibility, which refers to the design of controls in a way that they are noticeable and provide a clear indication of their response to the user's action. "Informative feedback" refers to the provision of information to the user about the system's status or outcome of their actions. "Affordance" refers to the perceived functionality of an object or control based on its design. "Consistency" refers to the use of consistent design patterns and principles throughout a system for ease of use and understanding.

Question 2

What does XML stand for?
A)Extended Module Links"
B)External Machine Language"
C)Extensible Markup Language"
D)Extensible Modern Language"

Accepted Answer

XML stands for Extensible Markup Language, which is a popular markup language used to create inter-operable data on the web. It is a flexible way to create common information formats and share both the format and the data on the web, intranets, and elsewhere.

Question 3

Operating systems deliberately include an electronic "click" sound for keyboard and mouse activities.This describes which of the eight golden rules for designing interactive interfaces?
A)Offer informative feedback"
B)Offer simple error handling"
C)Support internal locus of control"
D)Strive for consistency"

Accepted Answer

The electronic click sound provides informative feedback to the user, letting them know that their keyboard or mouse activity has been registered by the system. This corresponds to the golden rule of "Offer informative feedback."

Question 4

Users should not be required to keep track of information that they have previously entered.This is an example of what?
A)Easy reversal of actions"
B)Reduce short term memory load"
C)Good error handling"
D)Dialogs that yields closure"

Accepted Answer

Requiring users to remember information they previously entered increases their cognitive load and can make the user experience more difficult. Therefore, reducing short term memory load is a good design principle to adopt.

Question 5

A metaphor of human-computer interaction (HCI)in which the user interacts directly with objects on the display screen,is referred to as ____.
A)desktop metaphor"
B)direct manipulation metaphor"
C)document metaphor"
D)dialog metaphor"

Accepted Answer

The direct manipulation metaphor refers to a human-computer interaction in which the user interacts directly with objects on the display screen. This metaphor is based on the idea that users can manipulate objects on the screen as if they were physical objects in the real world. The desktop metaphor, on the other hand, refers to a user interface that represents the computer desktop with icons and folders, while the document metaphor refers to a user interface that represents documents as pages. The dialog metaphor refers to a user interface that uses dialog boxes to communicate with the user.

Question 6

Each dialog within the system should be organized with a clear sequence-a beginning,middle,and end.This describes which of the eight golden rules for designing interactive interfaces?
A)Offer informative feedback"
B)Permit easy reversal of actions"
C)Support internal locus of control"
D)Design dialogs to yield closure."

Accepted Answer

The statement "Design dialogs to yield closure" explicitly mentions organizing the dialog with a clear sequence of beginning, middle, and end, which indicates the importance of achieving closure in the dialog. Therefore, the correct option is D - Design dialogs to yield closure.

Question 7

"When subsequent processing is delayed by more than a second or two,users may repeatedly press controls or reenter information,resulting in processing errors and user frustration" is an example of what?
A)Lack of error handling"
B)Lack of feedback"
C)Lack of closure"
D)Lack of consistency"

Accepted Answer

The statement pertains to the lack of feedback. Feedback is information that is provided to the user in response to their actions, and it is important to inform them that their inputs are being registered and processed. The delay in subsequent processing can cause users to press controls or reenter information, and the lack of feedback can result in frustration and processing errors.

Question 8

Designers should be sure to include cancel buttons on all dialog boxes which allow the user to back up.This is an example of what?
A)Easy reversal of actions"
B)Reduce short term memory load"
C)Good error handling"
D)Dialog that yields closure"

Accepted Answer

Including cancel buttons on all dialog boxes allows users to easily reverse any actions they may have started without committing to. This is an example of easy reversal of actions.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of a technique to reduce input errors?
A)Design input codes with special meanings"
B)Avoid human involvement"
C)User electronic data capture devices"
D)Capture data close to the source"

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 10

A metaphor of human-computer interaction,in which interaction with the computer involves browsing and entering data on electronic documents,is referred to as a ____ metaphor.
A)desktop"
B)direct manipulation"
C)document"
D)dialog"

Accepted Answer

The metaphor of human-computer interaction in which interaction with the computer involves browsing and entering data on electronic documents is referred to as a document metaphor. This metaphor is based on the idea of treating electronic documents as if they were physical documents, with familiar interactions such as scrolling, highlighting, and editing.

Question 11

Since it is not always clear that Web page objects are clickable,or when a control has recognized the click,designers should be careful to apply the principle of ____.
A)affordance"
B)consistency"
C)shortcuts"
D)visibility"

Accepted Answer

The answer of Since it is not always clear that...

Question 12

A good design heuristic for menu design is to limit the menu choices to _____ choices.
A)four to nine"
B)never more than seven"
C)three to seven"
D)five to ten"

Accepted Answer

The answer of A good design heuristic for menu design...

Question 13

The primary objective of using automated input devices is to _______.
A)produce error-free data"
B)reduce costs"
C)increase throughput"
D)eliminate human input"

Accepted Answer

The primary objective of using automated input devices is to produce error-free data. These devices are designed to minimize the chances of errors that occur due to human input such as typos or mistakes. This helps to ensure that data is accurate and reliable. While automated input devices can also help reduce costs and increase throughput, the primary objective is to eliminate errors in inputting data.

Question 14

A key principle of human-computer interaction (HCI),that states that the appearance of any control should suggest its functionality,is called ____.
A)informative feedback"
B)affordance"
C)consistency"
D)visibility"

Accepted Answer

Affordance is the key principle of HCI that states that the appearance of any control should suggest its functionality. It means that the design of an object should suggest how it can be used. For example, a button should look like a button and should suggest that it can be clicked.

Question 15

A metaphor of human-computer interaction (HCI)in which interacting with the computer,is much like carrying on a conversation is called ____.
A)desktop metaphor"
B)direct manipulation"
C)document metaphor"
D)dialog metaphor"

Accepted Answer

The dialog metaphor is the best choice because it likens interacting with a computer to having a conversation. This metaphor emphasizes the idea of back-and-forth communication and the role of the computer as a participant in the interaction. The other metaphors (desktop, direct manipulation, document) do not explicitly incorporate the idea of conversation.

Question 16

The study of human interaction with machines in general is called ____.
A)human factors engineering"
B)user-centered design"
C)human-computer interaction"
D)usability"

Accepted Answer

The study of human interaction with machines in general is called human-computer interaction. Option A, human factors engineering, is a subfield of HCI that focuses on optimizing the design of machines for human use. Option B, user-centered design, is a design philosophy that puts the user at the forefront of the design process. Option D, usability, refers to the ease with which a product or system can be used by its intended audience.

Question 17

One way to ensure consistency across the web pages of a web site is to implement the pages using _______.
A)Device specific pages"
B)Menu items that are grouped appropriately"
C)Cascading style sheets"
D)Browser specific coding"

Accepted Answer

Cascading style sheets (CSS) allow for consistent design and formatting across multiple pages of a web site. By defining styles in a single CSS file, all pages can reference the same styles, which ensures consistency across the site. Device-specific pages or browser-specific coding are not effective methods for ensuring consistency, and grouping menu items appropriately only affects navigation, not design consistency.

Question 18

An approach where the visual display is organized into regions and includes an arrangement of common tool icons is called a ____.
A)desktop metaphor"
B)direct manipulation"
C)document metaphor"
D)dialog metaphor"

Accepted Answer

The desktop metaphor is an approach where the visual display is organized into regions (such as the desktop, folders, and files) and includes an arrangement of common tool icons like trash cans, file folders, and document icons. The desktop metaphor is a common interface style used in operating systems like Windows and macOS. Direct manipulation refers to a user interface style where users can directly manipulate objects on the screen, Document metaphor refers to a UI where the interaction is based on the concept of a physical document or paper, and Dialog metaphor refers to a UI where communication takes place through dialogue boxes or pop-ups.

Question 19

Software (such as typical tax preparation software)which in essence interviews the user is following which user interface metaphor?
A)Collaboration metaphor"
B)Document metaphor"
C)Interview metaphor"
D)Dialog metaphor"

Accepted Answer

The answer of Software (such as typical tax preparation software)which...

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an input device used to reduce input errors?
A)Magnetic card strip reader"
B)Electronic keyboard"
C)Touch screen"
D)Bar code reader"

Accepted Answer

Electronic keyboard, while an input device, does not specifically reduce input errors. The other three options listed (magnetic card strip reader, touch screen, and bar code reader) all have features designed to reduce input errors.

Quiz 7: Designing the User and System Interfaces

A key principle of human-computer interaction (HCI) that states that all controls should be noticeable and provide an indication that the control is responding to the user's action,is called ____.

What does XML stand for?

Operating systems deliberately include an electronic "click" sound for keyboard and mouse activities.This describes which of the eight golden rules for designing interactive interfaces?

Users should not be required to keep track of information that they have previously entered.This is an example of what?

A metaphor of human-computer interaction (HCI) in which the user interacts directly with objects on the display screen,is referred to as ____.

Each dialog within the system should be organized with a clear sequence-a beginning,middle,and end.This describes which of the eight golden rules for designing interactive interfaces?

"When subsequent processing is delayed by more than a second or two,users may repeatedly press controls or reenter information,resulting in processing errors and user frustration" is an example of what?

Designers should be sure to include cancel buttons on all dialog boxes which allow the user to back up.This is an example of what?

Which of the following is NOT an example of a technique to reduce input errors?

A metaphor of human-computer interaction,in which interaction with the computer involves browsing and entering data on electronic documents,is referred to as a ____ metaphor.

Since it is not always clear that Web page objects are clickable,or when a control has recognized the click,designers should be careful to apply the principle of ____.

A good design heuristic for menu design is to limit the menu choices to _____ choices.

The primary objective of using automated input devices is to _______.

A key principle of human-computer interaction (HCI) ,that states that the appearance of any control should suggest its functionality,is called ____.

A metaphor of human-computer interaction (HCI) in which interacting with the computer,is much like carrying on a conversation is called ____.

The study of human interaction with machines in general is called ____.

One way to ensure consistency across the web pages of a web site is to implement the pages using _______.

An approach where the visual display is organized into regions and includes an arrangement of common tool icons is called a ____.

Software (such as typical tax preparation software) which in essence interviews the user is following which user interface metaphor?

Which of the following is NOT an input device used to reduce input errors?