Question 1

A disadvantage of nested menus is that they require users to consider menus in which they have no interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A hyperlink is a text field that may be selected with a mouse to display additional related text.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which is not an objective of designing interfaces?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

As a designer, you are constantly examining the fit between the ________, the ________, and the ________ set by the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) human; computer; tasks 
B) human; display; tasks 
C) designer; computer; tasks 
D) human; display; feedback

Question 5

List three ways to notify a Web user that the input is not in the correct form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List three ways to notify a Web...

Question 6

One important consideration is that data are made available in a single form so that users can make sense of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List five of the eight ways to minimize user action when keying in data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List five of the eight ways to...

Question 8

Query by example uses a series of keywords and commands to select the rows and columns for a query.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A Boolean expression may link conditions using AND and OR operators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

Which is not an advantage of nested menus?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 12

Nested menus allow users to avoid seeing menu options in which they have no interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A derived value is used when the user enters the same data value for a screen field most of the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) dialog box 
B) natural language 
C) command 
D) question and answer

Question 15

Which is not a guideline used when designing GUI menus?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

The foremost concern when designing from an HCI perspective will always be assisting a user in accomplishing a task, set by the organization, with the use of technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An application programming interface is a set of small programs and protocols used like building blocks for building software applications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 14: Human-Computer Interaction

A disadvantage of nested menus is that they require users to consider menus in which they have no interest.

A hyperlink is a text field that may be selected with a mouse to display additional related text.

Which is not an objective of designing interfaces?

As a designer, you are constantly examining the fit between the , the , and the set by the organization.

List three ways to notify a Web user that the input is not in the correct form.

One important consideration is that data are made available in a single form so that users can make sense of them.

List five of the eight ways to minimize user action when keying in data.

Query by example uses a series of keywords and commands to select the rows and columns for a query.

A Boolean expression may link conditions using AND and OR operators.

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

Which is not an advantage of nested menus?

Nested menus allow users to avoid seeing menu options in which they have no interest.

A derived value is used when the user enters the same data value for a screen field most of the time.

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

Which is not a guideline used when designing GUI menus?

The foremost concern when designing from an HCI perspective will always be assisting a user in accomplishing a task, set by the organization, with the use of technology.

An application programming interface is a set of small programs and protocols used like building blocks for building software applications.

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