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Human Computer Interaction MCQs with Answers

Practice important Human Computer Interaction MCQs with answers and explanations.

Multiple Choice Questions

Q951: When saving a file with the "Save As" dialog, which document remains in memory?
  • A: The renamed file
  • B: The original file
  • C: Both the original and renamed file
  • D: Neither file
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A

Q952: Why does the "Save As" dialog box cause confusion for users?
  • A: It automatically saves both files
  • B: It saves only the renamed file, but users expect the original to be updated
  • C: It creates duplicate copies on disk
  • D: It deletes the original file
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B

Q953: What do users typically visualize when working with electronic documents?
  • A: A book that is simultaneously in two places
  • B: A single document that either resides on disk or in their hands
  • C: A program managing multiple files at once
  • D: A system where both copies of a document are edited simultaneously
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B

Q954: In a unified file presentation model, how should the system indicate that a file is in use by another program?
  • A: By locking the file
  • B: By showing the filename in red or with a special symbol
  • C: By deleting the file
  • D: By sending an error message to the user
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B

Q955: According to the implementation model of a file system, where does the document exist?
  • A: Only on disk
  • B: Only in memory
  • C: In both disk and memory
  • D: In neither disk nor memory
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C

Q956: What happens when you rename a document using "Save As" without saving the original?
  • A: The original is overwritten
  • B: The changes are saved in both the original and the new file
  • C: The original is saved without the changes
  • D: Both the new and original files contain the changes
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C

Q957: What model of document management do most users mentally envision?
  • A: Two copies of the document, one on disk and one in memory
  • B: Only one copy of the document, either in hand or on disk
  • C: A backup system that saves copies automatically
  • D: A network-based model with multiple access points
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B

Q958: What should properly designed software do to avoid confusing users about file management?
  • A: Treat files as multiple instances
  • B: Treat documents as single instances
  • C: Automatically close files in use
  • D: Provide regular updates on file status
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B

Q959: In a system using multiple file copies, where does the confusion often arise?
  • A: Between the copy in memory and the copy on disk
  • B: Between different versions of the same file
  • C: Between software and hardware actions
  • D: Between user and administrator actions
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A

Q960: What should a unified file presentation model hide from the user?
  • A: The fact that documents exist in two places
  • B: All system messages
  • C: The Save As dialog
  • D: The entire file system interface
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A

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