Poem 423 Exam II: Preparing
INFO 423 Exam II - Preparing
This exam consists of 21 multiple choice questions. They are based on the material from the lecture notes and the textbook. It covers Chapters 8 through 14.
To get a feel of the type of questions, please try the practice exam below. Answers are at the end.
1. PostScript is
A An imaging model that uses an array of pixels to describe a picture
B A language for animating web pages
C A language for specifying the behaviour of electronic mail
D An imaging model based on paths and boundaries
2. Low-level programming on the Macintosh uses a read-evaluation loop
TRUE/FALSE
3. You are programming a modal dialog box (which is a form of pre-emptive dialog) in a notification-based programming paradigm. This
A Is …show more content…
easy, because the paradigm naturally leads to modal dialog boxes
B Requires the programming of an inner read-evaluation loop
C Is difficult, because the control flow is out of the hands of the application programmer
D Is a nonsensical question, because a modal dialog box is not pre-emptive.
4. When evaluation occurs at the end of the design process on a fully working system it is called
A Formative
B Cognitive
C Summative
D Qualitative
5. Which statement best describes the benefit of a field study
A All aspects of the evaluation can be controlled leading to precise results
B Specialist equipment is easily available for recording the evaluation
C The subject is not influenced by the presence of the evaluator
D It allows the interaction to be studied in context
6. If five expert evaluators independently analyse an interface using a heuristic evaluation what percentage of usability problems is likely to be uncovered?
A 55%
B 65%
C 75%
D 85%
7. Which are necessary features of an effective cognitive walkthrough?
(i) The evaluation is done by a team of evaluators working independently.
(ii) An executable prototype is used to walk through the expected task sequence.
(iii) A believable story is formulated for every step in the task sequence.
(iv) Background information (e.g., knowledge of application domain and experience with interface style) of the intended user population should be known.
A (i), (iii) & (iv)
B (ii), (iii) & (iv)
C (iii) & (iv)
D All of these
8. An example-based technique for knowledge representation makes use of
A a set of rules and facts interpreted logically
B a structure containing labelled slots to which values may be assigned
C a hierarchy of relationships between facts
D a decision structure of a classification system
9. The four main types of assistance required by users are
A quick reference, task-specific help, full explanation, tutorial
B quick reference, task-specific help, command assistance, tutorial
C adaptive help, task-specific help, full explanation, tutorial
D quick reference, on-line documentation, full explanation, command assistance 10. Adaptive help is an instance of which class of interactive system
A intelligent
B collaborative
C multi-modal
D expert
11. Models are used in design to
A Generate the design
B Evaluate the design
C Both of the above
D Neither of the above
12. Which of the following best describes a stakeholder
A A person who uses an interactive computer system
B A person who has invested time or money in developing an interactive computer system
C A person who receives output from or provides input to an interactive computer system
D A person who is affected by the success or failure of an interactive computer system
13. In developing a hierarchical decomposition of a user's goal structure, as is done commonly in a GOMS evaluation, an operator is the lowest level of decomposition unit.
TRUE/FALSE
14. How can designers of video conferencing systems protect the participants' sense of personal space?
A By using a video tunnel
B By making participants stay in one place
C By allowing participants to adjust the zoom on their own camera
D By allowing participants to adjust the zoom on each others' camera
15. What is common ground?
A Unification of knowledge and background
B Shared understanding sufficient for current task
C An attempt to interpret an utterance correctly
D The process of negotiating meaning
16. What is the main effect of reducing the pace of a conversation?
A Granularity is reduced
B Interactivity is reduced
C Interactivity is increased
D Feedback is increased
17. What are the power positions in a standard electronic meeting room?
A The front of the room
B The back of the room
C The centre of the room
D There are no power positions in electronic meeting rooms
18. Visual displays are the primary output device because
A we all have similar capabilities in vision
B it is easiest to make visual displays
C the visual channel is our best-developed one
D if sound was used the deaf would be at a disadvantage
19. The phonetic typewriter is
A a cross between a word-processor and a typewriter
B a speech-synthesis system that types out words
C the name given to old-fashioned mechanical typewriters
D a neural network-based system that produces typed output from spoken input
20. Problems with speech recognition include
(i) lack of accuracy
(ii) slow processing
(iii) interference with other users
(iv) the transient nature of the output
A (ii) & (iii)
B (i), (ii) & (iii)
C (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
D (iii) & (iv)
21. Multimedia multi-modal systems can aid users with special needs because
A They provide exciting interaction
B They present information in the same way
C They are loud and bright
D They provide alternative ways to present information
Answers:
1.
PostScript is
D An imaging model based on paths and boundaries
Chapter 8 – related to p. 291 in textbook
2. Low-level programming on the Macintosh uses a read-evaluation loop
TRUE
Chapter 8 – related to p. 296-297 in textbook
3. You are programming a modal dialog box (which is a form of pre-emptive dialog) in a notification-based programming paradigm. This
C Is difficult, because the control flow is out of the hands of the application programmer
Chapter 8 – related to p. 301 in textbook
4. When evaluation occurs at the end of the design process on a fully working system it is called
C Summative
Chapter 5 – on p. 220 also related to Chapter 9
5. Which statement best describes the benefit of a field study?
D It allows the interaction to be studied in context.
Chapter 9 – on p. 238 in textbook
6. If five expert evaluators independently analyse an interface using a heuristic evaluation what percentage of usability problems is likely to be uncovered?
C 75%
Chapter 9 – on p. 324 in textbook
7. Which are necessary features of an effective cognitive walkthrough?
(i) The evaluation is done by a team of evaluators working
independently.
(ii) An executable prototype is used to walk through the expected task sequence.
(iii) A believable story is formulated for every step in the task sequence.
(iv) Background information (e.g., knowledge of application domain and experience with interface style) of the intended user population should be known.
C (iii) & (iv)
Chapter 9 – related to p. 321 in textbook
8. An example-based technique for knowledge representation makes use of
D a decision structure of a classification system
9. The four main types of assistance required by users are
A quick reference, task-specific help, full explanation, tutorial
Chapter 11 – on p. 239 in textbook
10. Adaptive help is an instance of which class of interactive system
A intelligent
Chapter 11 – on p. 404 in textbook
11. Models are used in design to
C Both of the above
Assumes general knowledge from several chapters
12. Which of the following best describes a stakeholder
D A person who is affected by the success or failure of an interactive computer system
Chapter 13 – related to p. 458 in textbook
13. In developing a hierarchical decomposition of a user's goal structure, as is done commonly in a GOMS evaluation, an operator is the lowest level of decomposition unit.
TRUE
Chapter 12 – on p. 422 in textbook
14. How can designers of video conferencing systems protect the participants' sense of personal space?
D By allowing participants to adjust the zoom on each others' camera
15. What is common ground?
B Shared understanding sufficient for current task
16. What is the main effect of reducing the pace of a conversation?
B Interactivity is reduced
17. What are the power positions in a standard electronic meeting room?
B The back of the room
18. Visual displays are the primary output device because
C The visual channel is our best-developed one
19. The phonetic typewriter is
D A neural network-based system that produces typed output from spoken input
20. Problems with speech recognition include
(i) lack of accuracy
(ii) slow processing
(iii) interference with other users
(iv) the transient nature of the output
C (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
21. Multimedia multi-modal systems can aid users with special needs because
D They provide alternative ways to present information
This exam consists of 21 multiple choice questions. They are based on the material from the lecture notes and the textbook. It covers Chapters 8 through 14.
To get a feel of the type of questions, please try the practice exam below. Answers are at the end.
1. PostScript is
A An imaging model that uses an array of pixels to describe a picture
B A language for animating web pages
C A language for specifying the behaviour of electronic mail
D An imaging model based on paths and boundaries
2. Low-level programming on the Macintosh uses a read-evaluation loop
TRUE/FALSE
3. You are programming a modal dialog box (which is a form of pre-emptive dialog) in a notification-based programming paradigm. This
A Is …show more content…
easy, because the paradigm naturally leads to modal dialog boxes
B Requires the programming of an inner read-evaluation loop
C Is difficult, because the control flow is out of the hands of the application programmer
D Is a nonsensical question, because a modal dialog box is not pre-emptive.
4. When evaluation occurs at the end of the design process on a fully working system it is called
A Formative
B Cognitive
C Summative
D Qualitative
5. Which statement best describes the benefit of a field study
A All aspects of the evaluation can be controlled leading to precise results
B Specialist equipment is easily available for recording the evaluation
C The subject is not influenced by the presence of the evaluator
D It allows the interaction to be studied in context
6. If five expert evaluators independently analyse an interface using a heuristic evaluation what percentage of usability problems is likely to be uncovered?
A 55%
B 65%
C 75%
D 85%
7. Which are necessary features of an effective cognitive walkthrough?
(i) The evaluation is done by a team of evaluators working independently.
(ii) An executable prototype is used to walk through the expected task sequence.
(iii) A believable story is formulated for every step in the task sequence.
(iv) Background information (e.g., knowledge of application domain and experience with interface style) of the intended user population should be known.
A (i), (iii) & (iv)
B (ii), (iii) & (iv)
C (iii) & (iv)
D All of these
8. An example-based technique for knowledge representation makes use of
A a set of rules and facts interpreted logically
B a structure containing labelled slots to which values may be assigned
C a hierarchy of relationships between facts
D a decision structure of a classification system
9. The four main types of assistance required by users are
A quick reference, task-specific help, full explanation, tutorial
B quick reference, task-specific help, command assistance, tutorial
C adaptive help, task-specific help, full explanation, tutorial
D quick reference, on-line documentation, full explanation, command assistance 10. Adaptive help is an instance of which class of interactive system
A intelligent
B collaborative
C multi-modal
D expert
11. Models are used in design to
A Generate the design
B Evaluate the design
C Both of the above
D Neither of the above
12. Which of the following best describes a stakeholder
A A person who uses an interactive computer system
B A person who has invested time or money in developing an interactive computer system
C A person who receives output from or provides input to an interactive computer system
D A person who is affected by the success or failure of an interactive computer system
13. In developing a hierarchical decomposition of a user's goal structure, as is done commonly in a GOMS evaluation, an operator is the lowest level of decomposition unit.
TRUE/FALSE
14. How can designers of video conferencing systems protect the participants' sense of personal space?
A By using a video tunnel
B By making participants stay in one place
C By allowing participants to adjust the zoom on their own camera
D By allowing participants to adjust the zoom on each others' camera
15. What is common ground?
A Unification of knowledge and background
B Shared understanding sufficient for current task
C An attempt to interpret an utterance correctly
D The process of negotiating meaning
16. What is the main effect of reducing the pace of a conversation?
A Granularity is reduced
B Interactivity is reduced
C Interactivity is increased
D Feedback is increased
17. What are the power positions in a standard electronic meeting room?
A The front of the room
B The back of the room
C The centre of the room
D There are no power positions in electronic meeting rooms
18. Visual displays are the primary output device because
A we all have similar capabilities in vision
B it is easiest to make visual displays
C the visual channel is our best-developed one
D if sound was used the deaf would be at a disadvantage
19. The phonetic typewriter is
A a cross between a word-processor and a typewriter
B a speech-synthesis system that types out words
C the name given to old-fashioned mechanical typewriters
D a neural network-based system that produces typed output from spoken input
20. Problems with speech recognition include
(i) lack of accuracy
(ii) slow processing
(iii) interference with other users
(iv) the transient nature of the output
A (ii) & (iii)
B (i), (ii) & (iii)
C (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
D (iii) & (iv)
21. Multimedia multi-modal systems can aid users with special needs because
A They provide exciting interaction
B They present information in the same way
C They are loud and bright
D They provide alternative ways to present information
Answers:
1.
PostScript is
D An imaging model based on paths and boundaries
Chapter 8 – related to p. 291 in textbook
2. Low-level programming on the Macintosh uses a read-evaluation loop
TRUE
Chapter 8 – related to p. 296-297 in textbook
3. You are programming a modal dialog box (which is a form of pre-emptive dialog) in a notification-based programming paradigm. This
C Is difficult, because the control flow is out of the hands of the application programmer
Chapter 8 – related to p. 301 in textbook
4. When evaluation occurs at the end of the design process on a fully working system it is called
C Summative
Chapter 5 – on p. 220 also related to Chapter 9
5. Which statement best describes the benefit of a field study?
D It allows the interaction to be studied in context.
Chapter 9 – on p. 238 in textbook
6. If five expert evaluators independently analyse an interface using a heuristic evaluation what percentage of usability problems is likely to be uncovered?
C 75%
Chapter 9 – on p. 324 in textbook
7. Which are necessary features of an effective cognitive walkthrough?
(i) The evaluation is done by a team of evaluators working
independently.
(ii) An executable prototype is used to walk through the expected task sequence.
(iii) A believable story is formulated for every step in the task sequence.
(iv) Background information (e.g., knowledge of application domain and experience with interface style) of the intended user population should be known.
C (iii) & (iv)
Chapter 9 – related to p. 321 in textbook
8. An example-based technique for knowledge representation makes use of
D a decision structure of a classification system
9. The four main types of assistance required by users are
A quick reference, task-specific help, full explanation, tutorial
Chapter 11 – on p. 239 in textbook
10. Adaptive help is an instance of which class of interactive system
A intelligent
Chapter 11 – on p. 404 in textbook
11. Models are used in design to
C Both of the above
Assumes general knowledge from several chapters
12. Which of the following best describes a stakeholder
D A person who is affected by the success or failure of an interactive computer system
Chapter 13 – related to p. 458 in textbook
13. In developing a hierarchical decomposition of a user's goal structure, as is done commonly in a GOMS evaluation, an operator is the lowest level of decomposition unit.
TRUE
Chapter 12 – on p. 422 in textbook
14. How can designers of video conferencing systems protect the participants' sense of personal space?
D By allowing participants to adjust the zoom on each others' camera
15. What is common ground?
B Shared understanding sufficient for current task
16. What is the main effect of reducing the pace of a conversation?
B Interactivity is reduced
17. What are the power positions in a standard electronic meeting room?
B The back of the room
18. Visual displays are the primary output device because
C The visual channel is our best-developed one
19. The phonetic typewriter is
D A neural network-based system that produces typed output from spoken input
20. Problems with speech recognition include
(i) lack of accuracy
(ii) slow processing
(iii) interference with other users
(iv) the transient nature of the output
C (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
21. Multimedia multi-modal systems can aid users with special needs because
D They provide alternative ways to present information