Question 1

Which of the following is not a design principle that allow the user to maintain control?
A)provide for flexible interaction
B)allow user interaction to be interrupt-able and undo-able
C)show technical internals from the casual user
D)design for direct interaction with objects that appear on the screen

Accepted Answer

The principle of showing technical internals from the casual user does not allow the user to maintain control. Instead, it can overwhelm or confuse users who are not technically proficient. Design principles that enhance user control typically involve making the interaction more intuitive, flexible, and forgiving, rather than exposing the complexity of the system's inner workings.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a user interface design process?
A)user, task, and environment analysis and modeling
B)interface design
C)knowledgeable, frequent users
D)interface validation

Accepted Answer

C) Knowledgeable, frequent users are not a process in user interface design; instead, they are types of users who might interact with the system. The other options (A, B, and D) are all processes involved in designing and validating a user interface.

Question 3

HyperCard is used to develop a quick
A)system design
B)software
C)mockup
D)quality test

Accepted Answer

HyperCard is primarily used for developing quick mockups due to its user-friendly interface and ease of use, allowing for rapid prototyping and design iteration.

Question 4

The total number of stages of reading process of the data from screen is
A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following are principles of icon design?
A)the icon set should be consistent in terms of size, colours, metaphor, and level of realism.
B)design a set of icons as a whole.
C)the icons in a set should be visually balanced
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All the options listed are principles of icon design, emphasizing consistency, holistic design, and visual balance.

Question 6

What is the principal interaction mode for a Wii system?
A)gesture and body movements
B)haptic (touch) interface
C)exploring and browsing
D)infrared position detection

Accepted Answer

The Wii system primarily uses gesture and body movements through its motion-sensing controllers to interact with games.

Question 7

What is true for vertical protoyping?
A)it is a particular kind of working prototype.
B)it provides full interface features.
C) it is designed to show how much vertical scrolling is acceptable
D) it provides critical functionality.

Accepted Answer

Vertical prototyping is a type of working prototype that focuses on a specific section of the system, providing detailed functionality for that part.

Question 8

What kind of activity does the D.E.C.I.D.E. acronym support?
A)planning and conducting an evaluation and analysing the data.
B)conducting user tests.
C)deciding what kind of prototype to use for user tests.
D)deciding whether to perform empirical or analytical evaluations.

Accepted Answer

The D.E.C.I.D.E. acronym supports the process of planning and conducting an evaluation and analyzing the data, guiding through the steps of defining, exploring, choosing, identifying, deciding, and evaluating.

Question 9

By using capitalized words, the reading speed and accuracy
A)increased
B)improved
C)declined
D)leveled

Accepted Answer

Reading speed and accuracy typically decline when text is presented in all capitalized letters because it is harder for the eye to distinguish the shapes of the words, slowing down the reading process.

Question 10

Impressing moving icons in a system design can be
A)appealing
B)attractive
C)distracting
D)attentive

Accepted Answer

Moving icons can be distracting as they may draw attention away from other important elements on the screen.

Question 11

The speed of reading text in reading process is measured by using
A)legibility
B)usability
C)quality
D)readability

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The design of a system must be developed
A)integrally with each part of system
B)at the end
C)at the start
D)never

Accepted Answer

The design of a system should be developed integrally with each part of the system to ensure that all components work together effectively and efficiently.

Question 13

Which is the best definition of an interface metaphor?
A)in broad terms, the kind of technical and software framework within which human system interaction takes place (e.g., wimp, mobile, tangible)
B)is used in the interface to help the user understand what to do (e.g., click on tabs to change window contents, use shopping cart
C)inputs and receive information from the system (e.g., click and drag an object, talk to an object, move self closer to an object, converse with
D)the conceptual model used to guide the design of the interface.

Accepted Answer

Interface metaphors use familiar concepts to help users understand how to interact with a system, making the interface more intuitive.

Question 14

To reconstruct a system, which of the following key element(s) must be considered :
A)outputs and inputs
B)control and processors.
C)feedback and environment
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

To reconstruct a system effectively, it's essential to consider all its key elements: inputs and outputs (which define what goes into the system and what comes out), control and processors (which manage and transform inputs into outputs), and feedback and environment (which influence adjustments and external conditions affecting the system). These components are integral to understanding and reconstructing any system.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a characteristic of good test data
A)should be comprehensive
B)every statement should be executed
C)users do not participate at this preliminary stage
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Good test data should indeed be comprehensive and ensure every statement is executed to thoroughly test the system. However, the statement that users do not participate at this preliminary stage is not a characteristic of good test data. Involving users can be beneficial for more realistic and relevant test scenarios.

Question 16

Which of these factors influence a user's conceptual model?
A)familiarity with similar devices.
B)constraints.
C)instructions.
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed influence a user's conceptual model. Familiarity with similar devices, constraints, and instructions all play a role in shaping how a user understands and interacts with a new device or system.

Question 17

Formative Evaluation:
A)helps improve an interface design
B)involves collecting process data.
C)helps find reasons for things that went wrong
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

Formative evaluation is a method used during the development process of a product, program, or project to improve its design. It involves collecting process data to make real-time improvements and can help identify reasons for issues or failures, making all the provided options correct aspects of formative evaluation.

Question 18

Regarding personas:
A)a primary persona needs their own interface
B) multiple secondary personas are combined into a primary persona.
C)a persona represents an average user.
D)a persona represents the elastic user.

Accepted Answer

A primary persona is a key user for whom the design is optimized, often necessitating a tailored interface to meet their specific needs and goals.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most likely interface metaphor used by a smart phone calendar function?
A)restaurant menu
B)touchscreen interface
C)a paper diary
D)mobile technology

Accepted Answer

The most likely interface metaphor used by a smartphone calendar function is a paper diary. This is because the metaphor of a paper diary closely matches the functionality and layout of a calendar app, with days, weeks, and months organized in a familiar format that users can easily navigate and understand, similar to flipping through the pages of a traditional diary.

Question 20

When desk-checking an algorithm, you should set up a table that contains           .
A)one column for each input item
B)one column for each output item
C)one column for each processing item
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

When desk-checking an algorithm, setting up a table with columns for each input item, output item, and processing item helps in thoroughly understanding and verifying the algorithm's logic and flow.

Quiz 6: User Interface Design Questions and Principles

Which of the following is not a design principle that allow the user to maintain control?

Which of the following is not a user interface design process?

HyperCard is used to develop a quick

The total number of stages of reading process of the data from screen is

Which of the following are principles of icon design?

What is the principal interaction mode for a Wii system?

What is true for vertical protoyping?

What kind of activity does the D.E.C.I.D.E. acronym support?

By using capitalized words, the reading speed and accuracy

Impressing moving icons in a system design can be

The speed of reading text in reading process is measured by using

The design of a system must be developed

Which is the best definition of an interface metaphor?

To reconstruct a system, which of the following key element(s) must be considered :

Which of the following is not a characteristic of good test data

Which of these factors influence a user's conceptual model?

Formative Evaluation:

Regarding personas:

Which of the following is the most likely interface metaphor used by a smart phone calendar function?

When desk-checking an algorithm, you should set up a table that contains .