Human Computer Interaction MCQs with Answers
Practice important Human Computer Interaction MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 27
Q661:
What problem does Microsoft Visio aim to solve through intelligent drawing programs?
A. Simplifying text input
B. Reducing the need for graphical representation
C. Enabling users to work with graphs as input
D. Allowing users to bypass graphical input
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 27
Q662:
How should frequent user interactions with command configurations be designed?
A. Make the user configure each time they run the command
B. Allow configuration only once every ten interactions
C. Always ask for configuration options
D. Provide defaults and allow changes easily
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 27
Q663:
How can software help reduce unnecessary user configuration for print commands?
A. By always showing a configuration dialog before printing
B. By using a setup button and immediate print button
C. By allowing print only after full configuration
D. By providing no print setup options
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 27
Q664:
In most modern word processors, how can users set indentations easily?
A. By entering numbers manually
B. By using graphical input on a ruler
C. By using numerical data
D. By typing commands
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 27
Q665:
Which of the following represents a good example of rich modeless feedback?
A. A dialog box confirming an action
B. A progress bar showing the completion of a task
C. A sound alert indicating program activity
D. An on-screen notification
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 27
Q666:
What kind of software feedback should be avoided when a busy signal is encountered during a phone call?
A. A modal dialog box warning the user
B. A modeless status indicator
C. A sound alert warning the user
D. A complete system halt
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 27
Q667:
Fill in the blank: A user can often fine-tune a program's initial output to make it _________.
A. completely wrong
B. perfect
C. approximately correct
D. unchangeable
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 28
Q668:
What is the term used to describe extra tasks in software that do not directly contribute to user goals but are necessary to accomplish them?
A. Goal-oriented tasks
B. Excise
C. Cognitive tasks
D. Visual tasks
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 28
Q669:
In software design, what type of tasks should be reduced to improve usability?
A. Excise tasks
B. Goal-directed tasks
C. Physical tasks
D. Logical tasks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 28
Q670:
GUI window management tasks like reshaping and resizing fall under which category?
A. Excise
B. Goal-directed
C. Essential
D. Cognitive tasks
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 28
Q671:
Which is a common form of excise that users encounter when using software?
A. Opening multiple windows
B. Typing commands
C. Achieving user goals
D. Accessing a file quickly
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 28
Q672:
What is the primary complaint of command-line users about GUIs?
A. GUIs are too visual
B. GUIs are too fast
C. GUI tasks require extra window management
D. GUIs are not user-friendly
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 28
Q673:
How does the command-line interface compare to a GUI in terms of excise tasks?
A. Command-line interfaces have more excise
B. Command-line interfaces have less excise
C. GUIs have no excise tasks
D. Both are equal in excise
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 28
Q674:
What should a software designer focus on to minimize user frustration?
A. Adding more visual elements
B. Minimizing excise tasks
C. Increasing number of windows
D. Making navigation more complex
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 28
Q675:
In user interface design, which type of navigation disrupts user flow the most?
A. Navigation between panes
B. Navigation between tools
C. Navigation between multiple windows
D. Navigation within a single frame
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 28
Q676:
When designing for first-time users, which element can become excise over time?
A. Visual clarity
B. Training wheels
C. Multiple window management
D. User assistance tools
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 28
Q677:
Excise introduced by using metaphors such as desktops and file cabinets becomes a problem when?
A. They help users understand relationships between tasks
B. They make navigation easier
C. They consume screen space and add no value
D. They are essential for every user
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 28
Q678:
Which excise task is often faced by users in GUIs, especially compared to command-line interfaces?
A. Memorizing commands
B. Reshaping and dragging windows
C. Quick access to tools
D. Immediate command execution
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 28
Q679:
Fill in the blank: ________ navigation forces users to shift attention and can lead to disorientation in software usage.
A. Command-line
B. GUI
C. Window-to-window
D. Single-frame
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 28
Q680:
What is a primary goal of reducing excise in software?
A. Improve the visual design
B. Increase user productivity
C. Make installation easier
D. Add more features to assist users
Correct Answer:
B