Quiz on Human-Computer Interaction

What is the primary focus of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

• Creating video games

• Developing programming languages

• Evaluating interactive computing systems

• Designing hardware components

Which of the following fields is NOT mentioned as relevant to the human side of HCI?

• Cognitive psychology

• Mechanical engineering

• Graphic design

• Linguistics

What does the term 'user' refer to in the context of HCI?

• Groups of users or individuals using technology

• Only researchers in HCI

• Only software developers

• Only individual computer operators

Which of the following is NOT a goal of HCI?

• Creating methodologies for interface design

• Evaluating and comparing interfaces

• Improving user interactions with computers

• Developing new programming languages

What is an interaction technique?

• A type of computer hardware

• A method for programming software

• A combination of input and output for accomplishing tasks

• A design principle for websites

Which of the following is an example of a direct interaction?

• Reading a manual

• Watching a tutorial video

• Using a keyboard shortcut

• Listening to an audio guide

What does the conceptual view of an interaction technique focus on?

• General ideas for solving design problems

• Specific input devices

• User feedback mechanisms

• Programming languages

Which of the following paradigms represents a shift to personal computing?

• Microprocessor

• Batch processing

• Networking

• Timesharing

What was a significant innovation introduced by Sutherland in 1962?

• The World Wide Web

• Microprocessors

• Sketchpad computers

• Video Display Units

Which of the following best describes ubiquitous computing?

• A blend of physical and electronic worlds

• Computing that is limited to desktop systems

• A type of programming language

• Computing that only occurs in laboratories