Final Exam Mock Questions

Question 1

Which usability principle is concerned with how easy to use it is for a novice user?

Answer 1

Learnability

Question 2

Imagine a software developer who is creating a dashboard for monitoring network traffic within a company. He regularly interacts with the interface to add features, debug issues, and optimize performance. In this scenario, the software developer is an example of a __________ to the application.

Answer 2

Primary User

Question 3

In Arduino programming, which C++ structure allows for the continuous execution of and output device as long as a particular condition remains true?

Answer 3

While loop

Question 4

Describe the function of haptic technology in Human-Computer
Interaction (HCI).

Answer 4

Provides tactile feedback to users through vibrations or forces.

Question 5

Which type of actuator is commonly used in mid-air interfaces to provide haptic feedback?

Answer 5

Ultrasonic actuators.

Question 6

List 4 input sensor and 4 output actuator that are used with Arduino.

Answer 6

Input:
Temperature Sensor
Ultrasonic Sensor
Light Sensor
Accelerometer
Output:
LED
Servo Motor
Buzzer
Relay

Question 7

What are the 5 Visual Design Principles in UX?

Answer 7

1. Scale
2. Visual Hierarchy
3. Balance
4. Contrast
5. Gestalt Principle

Question 8

What is the purpose of the ‘Scale’ Visual Design Principle?

Answer 8

Using relative size to signal importance and rank in a composition.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the ‘Hierarchy’ Visual Design Principle?

Answer 9

Guiding the eye on the page so that it attends to different design elements in the order of their importance.

Question 10

List the 6 ways that the ‘Hierarchy’ Visual Design Principle can be implemented.

Answer 10

1. variations in scale.
2. value
3. color
4. spacing
5. placement
6. variety of other signals