Human Computer Interaction MCQs with Answers
Practice important Human Computer Interaction MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 32
Q841:
What should the Site ID on a web page ideally represent?
A. The entire site
B. The content of the current page
C. The user’s location
D. The navigation menu
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q842:
What does the "You are here" indicator on a website do?
A. Shows the user's current location within the site
B. Displays site advertisements
C. Highlights the page's loading time
D. Provides a map of the website
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q843:
How do Breadcrumbs differ from "You are here" indicators?
A. Breadcrumbs show the path from the Home page, while "You are here" shows the current location
B. Breadcrumbs show the current location, while "You are here" shows the path from the Home page
C. Breadcrumbs and "You are here" indicators are the same
D. Breadcrumbs are used for site search
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 32
Q844:
On the Web, navigation helps users compensate for the lack of a ________ sense of place.
A. Physical
B. Temporal
C. Emotional
D. Social
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q845:
When users want to return to a previous page on a website, they often use the ________ button.
A. Forward
B. Refresh
C. Back
D. Home
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 32
Q846:
A ________ is a set of navigation elements that appear on every page of a site, providing a consistent experience.
A. Sidebar
B. Menu
C. Header
D. Persistent navigation
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 32
Q847:
The primary purpose of navigation is to help users find what they’re looking for and to ________ where they are.
A. Identify
B. Change
C. Remove
D. Ignore
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 32
Q848:
________ are links that provide information about the site or help with site usage, such as Help or Contact Us.
A. Sections
B. Utilities
C. Pages
D. Breadcrumbs
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q849:
What is the main purpose of using tabs in a user interface?
A. To divide sections
B. To perform calculations
C. To store data
D. To increase page speed
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q850:
What is one of the main reasons tabs are hard to miss on a webpage?
A. Their distinctive shape
B. They are hidden
C. They use rollovers
D. They slow down loading time
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q851:
Which website is known for pioneering the use of tabs for navigation?
A. Amazon
B. Google
C. Facebook
D. YouTube
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 33
Q852:
Why should color not be the only cue in a tabbed interface?
A. Color is hard to code
B. Some users may be colorblind
C. It makes the page load slower
D. It violates accessibility laws
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q853:
How does the trunk test help evaluate a website's navigation?
A. It measures speed
B. It assesses usability
C. It tests memory
D. It checks design complexity
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q854:
In which scenario would a rollover be useful in a tabbed interface?
A. For changing colors
B. For loading pages faster
C. For implementing interactive elements
D. For enhancing the tab shape
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 33
Q855:
Which of the following is NOT a reason Amazon’s tabs are effective?
A. They are color-coded
B. They use many images
C. They load fast
D. They create a strong visual illusion
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q856:
What does the ‘You are here’ indicator do in a website?
A. Shows the search results
B. Indicates the current section
C. Displays the site name
D. Highlights the navigation options
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q857:
What part of a website is highlighted in the trunk test to identify the current section?
A. The site logo
B. The page name
C. The search bar
D. The tabs
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 33
Q858:
Which is NOT a reason to avoid overusing rollovers in navigation tabs?
A. They add complexity
B. They load slower
C. They are hard to see
D. They increase initial page load time
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 33
Q859:
What happens when a website does not have a tab selected when you enter?
A. The page loads faster
B. It causes user confusion
C. The tabs do not work
D. The site loads new pages
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 33
Q860:
What is the first step in the trunk test for website evaluation?
A. Study the tabs closely
B. Choose a page and print it
C. Check the server speed
D. Run the browser tool
Correct Answer:
B