1.2.13 - Identify a range of usability problems with commonly used digital devices. Flashcards
1
Q
List some devices that could have usability problems.
A
1) PCs (including laptops/desktops/tablets/mobile devices)
2) Digital cameras
3) Mobile phones (cell phones)
4) Games consoles
5) MP3 players
6) Other commonly used digital devices (e.g. printers…)
2
Q
State 6 sources of device usability problems.
A
1) Difficult to handle / fiddly hardware
2) Difficult to understand software
3) Complex user interface
4) Need to have lots of prior knowledge
5) Specialist support needed to use device
6) Each device is different to other similar devices (no standards)