Human Computer Interaction MCQs with Answers
Practice important Human Computer Interaction MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 10
Q201:
According to Gestalt theory, what might hinder problem solving?
A. Understanding previous experiences
B. Reproductive problem solving
C. Insight and restructuring
D. Restructuring the problem
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q202:
Problem space theory involves moving from ________ to ________ using operators.
A. initial state, goal state
B. goal state, initial state
C. known state, unknown state
D. unknown state, known state
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q203:
In means-ends analysis, what is the primary objective?
A. To find a new problem
B. To compare the initial state with the goal state
C. To select appropriate heuristics
D. To solve the problem directly
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q204:
Newell and Simon's model is constrained by ________.
A. human processing capacity
B. and the problem's complexity
C. available heuristics
D. and available information
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q205:
In problem space theory, what role does experience play in problem solving?
A. It complicates the problem space
B. It helps to structure the problem space and choose operators efficiently
C. It limits the ability to generate states
D. It has no effect on problem solving
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q206:
According to analogy in problem solving, how is knowledge from a known domain used?
A. It is mapped to the new problem and operators are transferred
B. By ignoring similarities between the domains
C. By focusing only on the new problem
D. By creating entirely new operators
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q207:
The doctor problem and fortress problem illustrate the concept of ________.
A. means-ends analysis
B. analogical mapping
C. reproductive problem solving
D. productive problem solving
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q208:
In skill acquisition, what distinguishes expert chess players from novices?
A. They consider more possible moves
B. They consider fewer moves but use larger chunks of information
C. They use more random configurations
D. They are slower at making decisions
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q209:
When given actual board positions, chess masters are better at ________ compared to less experienced players.
A. Reconstructing the board
B. Random configurations
C. Choosing legal moves
D. Speed of decision making
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q210:
Novice chess players tend to group problems based on ________, while experts use ________.
A. features and objects, conceptual similarities
B. underlying concepts, superficial characteristics
C. superficial characteristics, feature commonality
D. similar moves, common strategies
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 10
Q211:
The Gestalt theory critiques which problem-solving approach?
A. Insight-based problem solving
B. Trial and error
C. Problem space theory
D. Analogical mapping
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q212:
The problem-solving approach that involves generating problem states using legal operators is known as ________.
A. means-ends analysis
B. gestalt theory
C. problem space theory
D. analogical mapping
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 10
Q213:
In analogy problem solving, which of the following is true?
A. The solution is always obvious without analogies
B. Analogical mapping involves transferring knowledge from a known domain to a new problem
C. Problem-solving is hindered by focusing on new problems
D. Analogical mapping is irrelevant in problem-solving
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 10
Q214:
Which heuristic involves comparing the initial state with the goal state?
A. Problem space theory
B. Means-ends analysis
C. Gestalt theory
D. Skill acquisition
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q215:
Who first developed the term 'mental model'?
A. Donald Norman
B. Kenneth Craik
C. Johnson-Laird
D. Donald Norman
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q216:
What does the valve theory of thermostats suggest?
A. Thermostats control the time the device is on
B. Thermostats control the amount of heat output
C. Thermostats regulate the speed of the heating device
D. Thermostats maintain a constant temperature regardless of the setting
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q217:
In cognitive psychology, mental models are typically constructed to make _______.
A. Inferences
B. Images
C. Judgments
D. Predictions
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 11
Q218:
According to the content, why might people press the elevator button multiple times?
A. They believe it will make the elevator arrive faster
B. They want to ensure the elevator arrives faster
C. They think the button is broken
D. They believe it will make the lights change faster
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 11
Q219:
What is the main issue with people’s mental models of interactive devices according to research?
A. They are too complex
B. They are based on superstition and incomplete knowledge
C. They are based on scientific facts
D. They are usually accurate and complete
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 11
Q220:
A mental model helps people _______ about an external event before carrying out an action.
A. predict
B. visualize
C. calculate
D. estimate
Correct Answer:
A