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151.

memory may store information in a semantic network

A. long-term
B. short term
C. sensory buffers
D. none of these
Answer» B. short term
152.

Once information passed from sensory to working memory, it can be encoded into                memory.

A. short term
B. sensory
C. long term
D. semantic
Answer» D. semantic
153.

Identify the number of incorrect pairs.(a) Iconic – Visual(b) Haptic – Touch(c) Echoic – Aural(d) Sensory - STM

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» E.
154.

If you change telephone numbers, learning your new number makes it more difficult to remember your old number.. This is anexample of

A. retroactive interference
B. decay
C. forgetting
D. proactive inhibition
Answer» B. decay
155.

is used for detecting mouse motion

A. wheels
B. rollers
C. both a and b
D. sensor
Answer» C. both a and b
156.

____are unintentional while          occur through conscious deliberation.

A. slips, mistakes
B. errors,slips
C. mistakes, errors
D. mistakes, slips
Answer» B. errors,slips
157.

acts as a shortcut to an action the computer performs.

A. menu
B. icon
C. window
D. pointer
Answer» C. window
158.

WYSIWYG stands for                         .

A. where you see is where you get
B. what you see is what you get
C. when you see it when you get
D. none of these
Answer» C. when you see it when you get
159.

The time taken to hit a target is a function of the _____ of the target and the                  that has to be moved.

A. length,width
B. pitch,angle
C. size,distance
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
160.

Identify the interaction component in the following Scenario:A doctor performs an ultrasound on the ultra sound machine using a handheld device.

A. doctor
B. performs an utlrasound
C. the ultra sound machine
D. handheld device
Answer» C. the ultra sound machine
161.

Where does the core of interaction designremember the user

A. index
B. top
C. end
D. platforms
Answer» D. platforms
162.

_                              _ is a style for representing design and planning and where a hierarchical structure to a design rationale is created

A. questions, options and criteria (qoc)notation
B. decision representati on language
C. issue-based information system
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
163.

Identify the evaluation technique that is usefulto evaluate early design such as prototype and storyboard

A. heuristic evaluation
B. cognitive walkthrough
C. model based
D. review based
Answer» B. cognitive walkthrough
164.

The ultimate test of a product’s usability isbased on

A. measuringconcept
B. measuringmethod
C. measurement ofuser experience
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
165.

The multiplicity of ways the user and systemexchange information is called -------------.

A. learnability
B. flexibility
C. robustness
D. none of these
Answer» C. robustness
166.

The resources expanded in relation to the accuracy and completeness of goals achieved iscalled __

A. satisfaction
B. effectiveness
C. efficiency
D. usability
Answer» D. usability
167.

The accuracy and completeness with which specified users can achieve specified goals in particular environments is called_

A. satisfaction
B. effectiveness
C. efficiency
D. usability
Answer» C. efficiency
168.

Which of the following is not a component ofthe usability

A. effectiveness
B. efficiency
C. satisfaction
D. completeness
Answer» E.
169.

In which type of design rationale preservesorder of deliberation and decision-making

A. process-oriented
B. structure-oriented
C. psychologyoriented
D. -----
Answer» B. structure-oriented
170.

Which of the following checks if we aredesigning the right product?

A. verification
B. validation
C. testing
D. debugging
Answer» C. testing
171.

Which of the following checks if we aredesigning the product right

A. verification
B. validation
C. testing
D. debugging
Answer» B. validation
172.

“Good Design is just cool graphics”.

A. true
B. false
C. -
D. -
Answer» C. -
173.

Who introduced touch-based interfaces to the consumermarket

A. apple
B. google
C. samsung
D. nokia
Answer» B. google
174.

is particularly useful early in design. It is excellent technique to use with the prototype, beca

A. co-discovery
B. active intervention
C. splendid research
D. none of the given
Answer» C. splendid research
175.

is the least technical way of collecting data, but it can be difficult and tiring to write a

A. audio recording.
B. taking notes.
C. observation
D. video
Answer» C. observation
176.

Which of the following is the estimated amount of time required to complete a task, based ona weighted average of pessimistic, optimistic, and expected duration?

A. minimal duration
B. earliest completion
C. weighted average duration
D. most likely duration
Answer» E.
177.

Which of the following is the most likely interface metaphor used by a smart phone calendarfunction?

A. restaurant menu
B. touchscreen interface
C. a paper diary
D. mobile technology
Answer» D. mobile technology
178.

A technique that organizes data into groups to form non-redundant, stable, flexible, andadaptive entities is:

A. optimization
B. normalization
C. randomization
D. requirements analysis
Answer» C. randomization
179.

The field of HCI                   _

A. is a brunch of computer engineering
B. involves very little applied knowledge
C. focuses on the study of human behavior on the basis of pschology
D. attempts to understand and shape the way people interact with computers
Answer» E.
180.

The design of a keyboard layout reflects the                   _ concern in HCI

A. cognitive
B. physical
C. usefulness
D. usability
Answer» C. usefulness
181.

Mental model is a/ an                      of a device or a system

A. summary of the characteristics of users
B. estimate of mental level of users
C. human representation of the conceptual structure
D. investigation results about mental characteristics of users
Answer» D. investigation results about mental characteristics of users
182.

Evaluation done during design to check that product continues to meet users'needs are known as                      evaluation

A. summative
B. formative
C. qualitative
Answer» C. qualitative
183.

What are the most common things you do with the product is a type of                 .

A. goal-oriented question.
B. system-orientedquestion.
C. workflow-orientedquestion.
D. attitude-oriented question.
Answer» C. workflow-orientedquestion.
184.

Waterfall model is basically a                    model in which each step must be completed before the next step canbe started

A. incremental
B. linear
C. iterative
D. analytical
Answer» C. iterative
185.

plays a role to bridge up the gape between the interfaces of machines and human understanding.

A. human
B. computer
C. human computerinteraction
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
186.

Conventional wisdom says that                  tell the user when he has made some mistake.

A. program crash
B. system stuck
C. error messages
D. metadata
Answer» D. metadata
187.

Browser Title always contains the word ‘ ’.

A. home
B. default
C. error
D. browser
Answer» B. default
188.

Pressing the mouse button in the       ?       object allows you to drag the document within the windowboundaries.

A. button
B. text
C. label
D. header
Answer» C. label
189.

Which professional groups are most appropriately involved in preparation and performance of the classic kindof cognitive walkthrough?

A. end users and designers
B. designers andusability experts
C. usability experts andmarketing personnel
D. designers and marketing personnel.
Answer» C. usability experts andmarketing personnel
190.

A task of developing a technical blueprint and specifications for a solution that fulfills the business requirementsis undertaken in the following phase of the system development process

A. system initiation
B. systemimplementation
C. system analysis
D. system design
Answer» E.
191.

When users are involved in complex tasks, the demand on                      can be significant.

A. short-term memory
B. shortcuts
C. objects that appearon the screen
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. shortcuts
192.

Conventional wisdom says that …………….. tell the user when he has made some mistake. How do you identify the user in the usability engineering lifecycle?

A. program crash
B. system stuck
C. error messages
D. metadata
Answer» D. metadata
193.

Independent variables is characteristic changed to produce different condition.Choose the example of Independent variablesi. Genderii. Interface styleiii. Task completion timeiv. Background noise

A. i, ii and iii
B. i, ii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
D. ii, iii and iv
Answer» C. i, iii and iv
194.

Error rate will increase as font size decrease"The above statement is

A. Participants
B. Hypothesis
C. Dependent variables
D. Independent variables
Answer» C. Dependent variables
195.

Advantages:question can be varied to suit contextDisadvantagesTime consumingChoose the Evaluation query technique based on above statement

A. Questionnaire
B. Protocol analysis
C. Interview
D. Review-based evaluation
Answer» D. Review-based evaluation
196.

Which problem that might occur in a group-experimental studiesi. Analysisii. Subject groupiii. Data assemblyiv. Choice of task

A. i, ii and iii
B. i, ii and iv
C. i, iii and iv
D. ii, iii and iv
Answer» C. i, iii and iv
197.

Choose the suitable method to apply the criteria below: Data can be collected in database for analysis Present result clearly Responses are usually received quickly

A. Interview
B. Questionnaire
C. Research
D. Observation
Answer» C. Research
198.

"Using model of how a human would use a proposed system to obtain predict usability measure by calculation or simulation."Choose the evaluation technique to describe the above statement

A. Heuristic evaluation
B. Cognitive walkthrough
C. Model-based evaluation
D. Review-based evaluation
Answer» D. Review-based evaluation
199.

Select the heuristic principle to describe the given statement below:Always keep user informed about what is going on, through appropriate feedback within reasonable time.

A. Error prevention
B. Help and documentation
C. Visibility of system status
D. Consistency and standard
Answer» D. Consistency and standard
200.

Which of the following instances illustrates ‘cognitive walkthrough’?

A. Talk to the users about their needs
B. Consult the experts
C. Imagine yourself as the user and think from their perspective
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above