HCI.Topic4.Part6

What does WIMP stand for in the context of Human Computer Interaction?

• Widgets, Icons, Menus, Pointers

• Windows, Icons, Mice, Pull-down menus

• Windows, Icons, Menus, Pop-ups

• Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointers

Which of the following is not an element of the WIMP interface?

• Tabs

• Buttons

• Toolbars

• Palettes

What are windows in the context of WIMP interface?

• Areas of a visual display that contain only icons

• Areas of a visual display that are used for input only

• Areas of a visual display that are not movable or resizable

• Areas of a visual display that divide the physical display area into several virtual displays

What is the benefit of using windows in the WIMP interface?

• Different mouse actions cause the same action in different contexts

• Complicated command languages are used

• Users can interact with multiple views of one item at the same time

• Limited display space

What is the purpose of icons in the WIMP interface?

• To represent different types of windows

• To represent different types of input devices

• To represent different types of objects or actions

• To represent different types of applications

Why are symbols used as icons in the WIMP interface?

• To make communication difficult for users

• To represent things more quickly than verbal representations

• To confuse users from different cultures

• To limit communication to a specific language

Which form of icon depicts a typical example of a general class of object?

• Referent icons

• Resemblance icons

• Examplar icons

• Symbolic icons

What does the icon shown in option (c) mean?

• Fragile

• Biohazard sign

• Falling rocks

• Availability of food

What is the main challenge in designing icons for successful communication?

• Choosing the right color for the icon

• Using arbitrary symbols for the icon

• Making the icon as large as possible

• Providing a context for the icon

Which of the following is not a form of icon as identified in the text?

• Arbitrary icons

• Referent icons

• Symbolic icons

• Resemblance icons