Question 1

Which is not an advantage of nested menus?
A)They allow the screen to appear more cluttered.
B)They provide good screen design.
C)They allow users to avoid seeing menu options in which they have no interest.
D)They can move users quickly through the program.

Accepted Answer

Nested menus are advantageous as they provide good screen design, allow users to avoid seeing menu options they are not interested in, and can move users quickly through the program. However, they do not make the screen appear cluttered. In fact, one of the main benefits of nested menus is that they can help organize and simplify a complex set of menu options.

Question 2

Which is not an objective of designing interfaces?
A)matching the user interface to the task
B)making the user interface efficient
C)generating usable queries
D)appropriate feedback to the interface from users
E)improving productivity

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which of the following types of interface is the ideal for inexperienced users,requiring no special skills?
A)dialog box
B)natural-language
C)command
D)question and answer

Accepted Answer

Natural-language interface is ideal for inexperienced users as it requires no special skills. It allows users to interact with the system using simple, everyday language, making it easier for them to understand and use the software.

Question 4

Context-sensitive help means providing help:
A)on a sensitive corporate issue.
B)in a specific context about a corporate issue.
C)about the current screen or area of the screen.
D)about text that is linked to other text screens.
E)on sensitive user personal problems.

Accepted Answer

Context-sensitive help provides assistance to the user about the current screen or area of the screen they are working in. This type of help is specific and relevant to the immediate task at hand, making it more effective and efficient for the user.

Question 5

Which is not a characteristic of a menu interface?
A)It provides the user with an onscreen list of available selections.
B)A user is limited to the options displayed.
C)The user need not know what task should be accomplished,but does need to know the system.
D)To be properly utilized,menu users must know which task they desire.

Accepted Answer

A menu interface does not require the user to know what specific task they need to accomplish, but they do need to understand how the system works in order to navigate the menu and make selections. Therefore, option C is not a characteristic of a menu interface.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a physical consideration in HCI design?
A)vision
B)hearing
C)touch
D)smell

Accepted Answer

Vision, hearing, and touch are physical considerations in HCI design because they involve the user's senses and interactions with the digital interface. Smell is not typically a factor in digital interfaces and therefore is not a physical consideration in HCI design.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a way to use a default value?
A)A menu option is pulled down when the form first displays.
B)An input field contains text when the form first displays.
C)A radio button is selected when the form first displays.
D)A check box is checked when the form first displays.

Accepted Answer

A menu option being pulled down is not an example of using a default value. The options B, C, and D are all examples of default values because they pre-fill or pre-select an input option when the form is first displayed.

Question 8

Which of the following helps to achieve the goal of standard operation and consistency?
A)Use the same icons for all programs regardless of their function.
B)Cancel a transaction in a consistent way.
C)Change the background color as the user moves from screen to screen in a consistent manner.
D)When using different keys to obtain help from screen to screen within a system,provide the location of the help key message in a consistent line on the screen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following helps to achieve...

Question 9

Which is a type of question/answer interface?
A)dialog box
B)natural language
C)menu
D)summary

Accepted Answer

A dialog box is a type of interface where the system presents a message or asks a question to the user, who can then provide a response or select an option from the dialog box. This type of interface is common in software applications and helps to guide user interaction. Natural language processing (B) refers to a type of interface that allows users to interact with a system using spoken or written language, while a menu (C) is a list of options presented to the user for selection. A summary (D) is a concise presentation of information and is not commonly used as a type of question/answer interface. Therefore, A is the best choice.

Question 10

To reach HCI goals,managers and developers need to be knowledgeable about the interplay among:
A)users.
B)tasks.
C)the environments in which systems are used.
D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

To effectively reach HCI goals, managers and developers need to consider all aspects of the user experience, which includes understanding user behavior and needs, designing tasks that are intuitive and efficient, and being aware of the various environments in which users may interact with the system. Therefore, all of the above - users, tasks, and environments - are important factors to consider.

Question 11

User interfaces include all except:
A)natural-language interfaces.
B)indirect manipulation interface.
C)question-and-answer interfaces.
D)menu interfaces.
E)form-fill interface.

Accepted Answer

The answer of User interfaces include all except:
A)natural-language interfaces.
B)indirect manipulation...

Question 12

Which of the following helps to achieve the goal of minimal user action?
A)Only enter data that are not already stored on files.
B)Use appropriate default values on screens.
C)Provide keystrokes for selecting pull-down menu options.
D)All of the above.
E)A and C above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above options help to achieve the goal of minimal user action. By only entering data that is not already stored, the user doesn't have to input redundant information. Using appropriate default values on screens allows the user to skip filling out certain fields, making the process faster and more efficient. Providing keystrokes for selecting pull-down menu options means users can quickly and easily navigate through the interface without having to take their hands off the keyboard or use a mouse.

Question 13

Usability heuristics include which of the following?
A)user restrictions and limitations,including activity monitoring
B)recall rather than reconnection
C)the match between the system and the real world
D)diagnosis and recovery from disasters

Accepted Answer

The answer of Usability heuristics include which of the following?
A)user...

Question 14

Which feedback is needed to let the user know that the computer is unable to complete a request?
A)explaining a delay in processing
B)acknowledging that a request is completed
C)notifying that a request was not completed
D)offering the user more detailed feedback

Accepted Answer

Notifying that a request was not completed is the best choice as it clearly communicates to the user that their request was unsuccessful. A delay in processing (option A) may be confusing and leave the user wondering if their request will eventually be completed, while acknowledging that a request is completed (option B) is not relevant in this situation. Offering the user more detailed feedback (option D) may be helpful, but the initial notification of the request being unable to be completed is the most important feedback to provide.

Question 15

Which is not a guideline used when designing GUI menus?
A)The main menu bar is always displayed.
B)The main menu should have secondary options grouped into similar sets of features.
C)Menu items that are unavailable at this time should be grayed out to signify that they cannot be used at this time.
D)The menus that display when a main menu item is clicked must consist of only one word.

Accepted Answer

The guideline that menus that display when a main menu item is clicked must consist of only one word is not commonly used or recommended. In fact, it is often necessary to use longer phrases or even full sentences to clearly convey the options available in the sub-menu.

Question 16

Which of the following is a guideline for the HCI approach to system design?
A)Design with prototyping to accommodate the average employee,considering that all employees will receive the same training.
B)Examine the software used and consider the fit between the human and the computer.
C)Identify what obstacles exist for users in their attempts to accomplish their assigned tasks.
D)Examine the actual usefulness and perceived usefulness from post-implementation evaluation surveys.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is a guideline...

Question 17

A menu that appears when an object is clicked with the right mouse button is called:
A)a hypertext link.
B)a shortcut keystroke.
C)a context menu.
D)tool-tip help.

Accepted Answer

A context menu is a menu that appears when an object is clicked with the right mouse button. It is also known as a right-click menu, shortcut menu or pop-up menu. The other options listed are not relevant to the concept of a context menu.

Question 18

In HCI,well-being means concern for the human's:
A)physical state,such as comfort,safety,and health.
B)physical and psychological state.
C)psychological state,such as system acceptance,technology-stress,and software frustration.
D)physical environment,such as keyboard ergonomics and lighting.

Accepted Answer

Well-being in HCI includes not only the physical state but also the psychological state of the user. It's important to consider how the technology and system will affect the user's mental state, including acceptance, stress, and frustration. Thus, option B is the best choice as it encompasses both the physical and psychological aspects of well-being.

Question 19

Which of the following allow users to arrange data in any way they choose?
A)pivot tables
B)parameter queries
C)natural language queries
D)indirect manipulation interface

Accepted Answer

Pivot tables allow users to arrange data in any way they choose. They allow users to summarize and analyze large volumes of data, as well as reorganize, sort, filter, and manipulate data in various ways. Parameter queries and natural language queries may help users to refine and filter data, but they do not provide as much flexibility in arranging data as pivot tables. Indirect manipulation interfaces are a type of graphical user interface that allows users to manipulate objects indirectly (e.g., by dragging and dropping), but they do not necessarily enable users to arrange data in any way they choose.

Question 20

A small message that appears when the cursor is placed over a command button to identify its function is called:
A)a hypertext link.
B)a shortcut keystroke.
C)a context sensitive menu.
D)tool tip help.

Accepted Answer

A tool tip help is a small message that appears when the cursor is placed over a command button to identify its function. This provides users with a quick and easy way to understand the purpose of a button without having to navigate through menus or help guides.

Quiz 14: Human-Computer Interaction and Ux Design

Which is not an advantage of nested menus?

Which is not an objective of designing interfaces?

Which of the following types of interface is the ideal for inexperienced users,requiring no special skills?

Context-sensitive help means providing help:

Which is not a characteristic of a menu interface?

Which of the following is not a physical consideration in HCI design?

Which of the following is not a way to use a default value?

Which of the following helps to achieve the goal of standard operation and consistency?

Which is a type of question/answer interface?

To reach HCI goals,managers and developers need to be knowledgeable about the interplay among:

User interfaces include all except:

Which of the following helps to achieve the goal of minimal user action?

Usability heuristics include which of the following?

Which feedback is needed to let the user know that the computer is unable to complete a request?

Which is not a guideline used when designing GUI menus?

Which of the following is a guideline for the HCI approach to system design?

A menu that appears when an object is clicked with the right mouse button is called:

In HCI,well-being means concern for the human's:

Which of the following allow users to arrange data in any way they choose?

A small message that appears when the cursor is placed over a command button to identify its function is called: