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Ccs 309: Human Computer Interaction Question Paper

Ccs 309: Human Computer Interaction

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Information And Technology

Institution: Maseno University question papers

Exam Year:2013

MASENO UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2012/2013

THIRD YEAR SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS FOR

THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(CITY CAMPUS)

CCS 309: HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

Date: 24th July, 2013 Time:5.30 - 7.30 a.m.

INSTRUCTIONS:

o Attempt Question ONE (1) and any other TWO questions.

Use of MOBIL PHONE is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.

MASENO UNIVERSITY ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

Question one

A. In Human Computer Interaction, evaluation is inseparable from design. Justify this (3 marks)

B. Explain why the study of cognitive psychology is central to effective interaction design(3 marks)

C. Explain the below interaction design goals (6 marks)

i. Usability

ii. Acceptability

iii. Accessibility

C. Differentiate between reflective and experiential types of cognition.

Give two examples of each(4 marks)

D. What are mental models, and why are they important in interface design? (3 marks)
E. What is meant by Human Information Processing? (4 marks)

F. Highlight Norman's seven principles. (7 marks)

Question two

A. You have been hired by an Electricity Company to design a website to allow users apply for connectivity on line. Explain any four interface design goals that you would focus on when developing the site (12 marks)

B. Explain any two user centered approaches to design you would employ during contextual inquiry (4 marks)

C. Explain any two interaction styles you would employ when designing the site. Justify your choice of interaction style. (4 marks)

Question three

A. Explain the role of metaphors in conceptual design. Give two advantages and two problems of metaphors (6 marks)

B. For the below scenario, choose a suitable combination of input and output devices to best support the intended interaction. It may help to identify typical users or classes of user, and identify how the devices chosen support these people in their tasks. Explain the major problems that the input and output devices solve. (12 marks)

Environmental database - A computer database is under development that will

ranges from meteorological

hold environmental information. This

measurements through fish catches to descriptions of pollution, and will

include topographical details and sketches and photographs. The data has to be accessed only by experts, but they want to be able to describe and retrieve any piece of data within a few seconds.

C. Give an example metaphor an interface designer would employ for the above description. (2 marks)

Question four
A. Distinguish between principles, guidelines and standards, using examples of each to illustrate. (6 marks)

B. Imagine you have been hired by Maseno University to look into ways of speeding up the process of locating and borrowing books from the library.

i. Identify two user profiles. Justify your answer. (2 marks)

ii. Come up with a scenario of how to borrow a book (2 marks)

iii. Draw a flow model for the scenario (2 marks)

iv. Draw a sequence model to show the tasks performed to accomplish the
scenario (5 marks)

Question five

A. When designing any interface, one has to maximize on usability. Explain the three principles that support usability (6 marks)

B. Explain Donald Norman's model of interaction (7 marks)

C. As an HCI designer, one has to allow users to evaluate the design process. Explain

HCI 'UFO' methods and approaches that you would employ as a designer.
(7 marks)

Ccs 309: Human Computer Interaction Question Paper

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