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What is Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)?

A multidisciplinary field focusing on the design of computer technology and the interaction between humans and computers.

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What are the key components of Usability in HCI?

Learnability, Efficiency, Memorability, Errors, and Satisfaction.

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Define User Experience (UX).

Encompasses all aspects of the end-user's interaction with a company, its services, and products, including user feelings and behaviors.

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What does 'Affordance' mean in HCI?

A property of an object that suggests how it can be used, such as a button that affords pushing.

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Why is Feedback important in HCI design?

It provides users with information about the result of their actions, helping them understand what is happening.

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What is Consistency in user interface design?

Designing interfaces to behave similarly across different parts of a system or applications.

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What does 'Mental Model' refer to in HCI?

The user's understanding of how a system works, which designers aim to match with the system's behavior.

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Name two types of consistency in HCI.

Internal Consistency and External Consistency.

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What is the principle of Visibility in HCI design?

Making relevant options and information visible to users.

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What does Mapping refer to in HCI?

The relationship between controls and their effects to help users understand the system.

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What is the purpose of Constraints in HCI?

To restrict possible user actions to prevent errors or guide them.

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How does HCI accommodate different types of users?

By allowing flexibility and efficiency of use for both novice and experienced users.

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What does the principle of Aesthetic and Minimalist Design advocate?

To design dialogues without irrelevant or rarely needed information.

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What is the importance of Help and Documentation in HCI?

It should be easy to search, task-oriented, accurate, and concise to assist users.

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What are the steps in the HCI design process?

Understanding Users and Context, Requirements Gathering, Design, Evaluation, and Iterate.

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What techniques are used in the Evaluation step of the HCI design process?

Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation, and Surveys and Interviews.

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Why is HCI important?

It leads to improved user satisfaction, increased productivity, reduced errors, cost savings, and accessibility.