CMSC 313 Review

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) is concerned with designing computer technology and enhancing human-computer interactions.

• True

• False

HCI involves studying how people interact with computers but excludes the development of computer technology.

• True

• False

• The three fundamental components of HCI are the user, the computer, and their interaction.

• True

• False

• Enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and safety in user interactions is not an objective of HCI.

• True

• False

• Usability is not a significant factor in HCI.

• True

• False

• HCI prioritizes computer systems over human needs in its design approach.

• True

• False

• Cognitive, perceptual, and motor abilities do not play a role in ensuring usability.

• True

• False

• HCI design must consider users' unique physical and social work environments.

• True

• False

• Different user groups, including experts, occasional users, and beginners, have distinct design requirements in HCI.

• True

• False

• According to Don Norman’s principle of visibility, system elements should be made less visible to users.

• True

• False