2g Model Human Processor *

Question 0

Describe how the model can be applied to the design of the user interface. (4 marks)

Answer 0

a beep may sound (1) when a mistake is made (1), a visual or audible stimulus is captured (1) for example attention drawn to box on screen (1) the physical attributes of the stimulus are decoded (1) for example the human interprets the response needed (1), a flashing cursor (1) will indicate where the user is to enter data (1)

Question 1

Describe the user interface design tool known as the Model Human Processor. (2 marks)

Answer 1

(draws an analogy between) the processing and storage of a computer (1) with the perceptual, cognitive, motor and memory activities of a human (1)