CNAT IT- Purpose of HCI 2

Human Computer Interface questions

What does HCI stand for?

Human Computer Interface

How does HCI benefit people?

It helps people communicate with computers and give them instructions.

What does HCI do?

It controls how people navigate and use systems to find out information, make choices and select items?

What are some advantages of a fitness HCI?

They can be versatile and have a touchscreen that makes them easy to use.

What are some advantages of home appliances HCIs?

They become safe to control and be easy to control without problems.

What are some advantages of retail HCIs?

They tell staff when stock needs reordering, it can automatically reorder stock and prevents staff from making human error.

What a disadvantages of fitness HCIs?

There is usually a cost such as a subscription services.

What are some disadvantages of home appliances HCIs?

It cannot be easily updated and the appliances need replacing regularly.

What are some disadvantages of retail HCIs?

They can be expensive, it takes time to setup or update and mistakes can be made when setting up the software.

What should be considered when designing any HCI?

Cost, ease of use and hardware.

What does a fitness HCI consist of?

It uses sensors and touchscreens that can track progress.

What does home appliance HCIs consist of?

They often have multiple options and tell you if there's a problem with the appliance.

What does a retail HCI consist of?

They often tell the employees about the stock levels and what's needed.

Give 2 devices that often use fitness HCIs.

Smartwatches, smartphones and fitness devices at the gym.

Give 2 devices that often have home appliance HCIs.

Washing machines, microwaves, dryers, ovens, thermostats and electric kettles.

What devices often use retail HCIs?

Cash machines and shop tills.

What type of person would use a fitness HCI?

An athlete, someone who goes to the gym and a sportsperson.

What type of person would use retail HCIs?

Shopkeepers, shop managers and store employees.

What information would a fitness HCI give?

Health information, steps completed in the day and your heart rate.

Give 2 bits of information you see on a HCI for a washing machine?

How long it should wash for, what mode should it be in, what material clothes you are washing and how much soap is inside