Question 1

Designers need to think about the ________ before programming a gesture simply because it exists.

Accepted Answer

A) look and feel 
B) query 
C) alert 
D) metaphor 
A) look and feel 
B) query 
C) alert 
D) metaphor D

Question 2

Each query involves three items: an entity, an attribute, and a value.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

SQL uses a grid to select query records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) a hypertext link. 
B) a shortcut keystroke. 
C) a context sensitive menu. 
D) tool-tip help. 
A) a hypertext link. 
B) a shortcut keystroke. 
C) a context sensitive menu. 
D) tool-tip help.

Question 5

The query method that uses a series of keywords and commands to select the rows and columns for a query is called:

Accepted Answer

A) a parameter query. 
B) SQL. 
C) QBE. 
D) query design grid. 
A) a parameter query. 
B) SQL. 
C) QBE. 
D) query design grid.

Question 6

The foremost concern when designing from an HCI perspective will always be assisting a user in using technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Better fit results in greater efficiency but many times more stress for the human involved in the system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One important consideration is that data are made available in different forms so that users with different ________ abilities can make sense of them.

Accepted Answer

A) technological 
B) behavioral 
C) psychological 
D) cognitive 
A) technological 
B) behavioral 
C) psychological 
D) cognitive

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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.

Question 10

No special skills are required of the user who interfaces with the computer using natural language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A system should clearly present information to the user by having an appropriate title for each display, minimizing the use of abbreviations, and providing clear user feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

An example of a multitouch gesture is enlarging a photo on a tablet by flicking your fingers outward.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tool tip help displays a small message identifying the function of a command button.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Using Structured Query Language (SQL)is easy for anyone to do since there are no words or commands needed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

It is important that the fit among the ________, ________ and ________ all correspond.

Accepted Answer

A) user; computer; task 
B) user; display; task 
C) designer; computer; task 
D) user; display; feedback 
A) user; computer; task 
B) user; display; task 
C) designer; computer; task 
D) user; display; feedback

Question 16

Which of the following is not covered by usability standards?

Accepted Answer

A) the physical environment (work area, lighting) 
B) the user interface and interaction 
C) the capability of an organization to apply user-centered design 
D) the process used to develop the product 
A) the physical environment (work area, lighting) 
B) the user interface and interaction 
C) the capability of an organization to apply user-centered design 
D) the process used to develop the product

Question 17

An ecommerce site should only provide feedback to users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An Internet site map is used to improve navigational efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

________ in HCI refers to a combination of the efficiency involved in performing a task and the quality of the work that is produced by the task.

Accepted Answer

A) Performance 
B) Fit 
C) Task 
D) Well-being 
A) Performance 
B) Fit 
C) Task 
D) Well-being

Question 20

Each app on a tablet should have their own gestures that do not relate to the gestures of other apps.This will make it easier for the user to interface with the device.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Designers need to think about the ________ before programming a gesture simply because it exists.

Each query involves three items: an entity, an attribute, and a value.

SQL uses a grid to select query records.

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

The query method that uses a series of keywords and commands to select the rows and columns for a query is called:

The foremost concern when designing from an HCI perspective will always be assisting a user in using technology.

Better fit results in greater efficiency but many times more stress for the human involved in the system.

One important consideration is that data are made available in different forms so that users with different ________ abilities can make sense of them.

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

No special skills are required of the user who interfaces with the computer using natural language.

A system should clearly present information to the user by having an appropriate title for each display, minimizing the use of abbreviations, and providing clear user feedback.

An example of a multitouch gesture is enlarging a photo on a tablet by flicking your fingers outward.

Tool tip help displays a small message identifying the function of a command button.

Using Structured Query Language (SQL)is easy for anyone to do since there are no words or commands needed.

It is important that the fit among the , and all correspond.

Which of the following is not covered by usability standards?

An ecommerce site should only provide feedback to users.

An Internet site map is used to improve navigational efficiency.

________ in HCI refers to a combination of the efficiency involved in performing a task and the quality of the work that is produced by the task.

Each app on a tablet should have their own gestures that do not relate to the gestures of other apps.This will make it easier for the user to interface with the device.

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling and Prototyping

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Designing Accurate Data Entry

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters

Exam 14: Human-Computer Interaction

Designers need to think about the ________ before programming a gesture simply because it exists.

Each query involves three items: an entity, an attribute, and a value.

SQL uses a grid to select query records.

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

The query method that uses a series of keywords and commands to select the rows and columns for a query is called:

The foremost concern when designing from an HCI perspective will always be assisting a user in using technology.

Better fit results in greater efficiency but many times more stress for the human involved in the system.

One important consideration is that data are made available in different forms so that users with different ________ abilities can make sense of them.

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

No special skills are required of the user who interfaces with the computer using natural language.

A system should clearly present information to the user by having an appropriate title for each display, minimizing the use of abbreviations, and providing clear user feedback.

An example of a multitouch gesture is enlarging a photo on a tablet by flicking your fingers outward.

Tool tip help displays a small message identifying the function of a command button.

Using Structured Query Language (SQL)is easy for anyone to do since there are no words or commands needed.

It is important that the fit among the ________, ________ and ________ all correspond.

Which of the following is not covered by usability standards?

An ecommerce site should only provide feedback to users.

An Internet site map is used to improve navigational efficiency.

________ in HCI refers to a combination of the efficiency involved in performing a task and the quality of the work that is produced by the task.

Each app on a tablet should have their own gestures that do not relate to the gestures of other apps.This will make it easier for the user to interface with the device.

Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies

Understanding and Modeling Organizational Systems

Project Management

Information Gathering: Interactive Methods

Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods

Agile Modeling and Prototyping

Using Data Flow Diagrams

Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries

Process Specifications and Structured Decisions

Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using Uml

Designing Effective Output

Designing Effective Input

Designing Databases

Designing Accurate Data Entry

Quality Assurance and Implementation

Filters

It is important that the fit among the , and all correspond.