IT3: Topic 3 - HCIs

Winter 2012
1	A good Human Computer Interface (HCI) is vital for an information system to work well. Other than layout appropriate to task, describe four factors which should be taken into account when designing a good HCI. Explain why each factor is important.	[4x2]
Summer 2012
2	Discuss the different needs of a novice and an expert computer user, and describe how they could be met when designing a suitable Human Computer Interface (HCI).	[5]
3	Discuss the needs of a disabled computer user and describe how they can be met when designing a suitable Human Computer Interface (HCI).	[4]
Winter 2013
4	A Human Computer Interface (HCI) allows a computer to be used. Other than disabled access and the expertise of the user, state three factors which should be taken into account when designing a good HCI. Illustrate each factor with a suitable example.	[3x2]
5	Describe, using examples, the features of a HCI that would help a disabled person use a computer.	[4]
Summer 2013
6	Describe four factors that should be taken into account when designing a Human Computer Interface (HCI) that could be used by a young child learning to read.	[4]
7	A good HCI is important. Discuss the different requirements of an expert user and an adult novice user and describe how a well-designed HCI can satisfy these needs.	[6]
Winter 2014
8	A poorly designed Human Computer Interface (HCI) can affect the performance and efficiency of a computer system. Other than ‘differentiation between user expertise’, discuss in detail four factors that should be taken into account when designing a good HCI.	[4x2]
Summer 2014
9	A novice user and an expert user have different needs when using a computer. Discuss these differing needs and then describe how different Human Computer Interfaces (HCI) can address these needs.	[5]
10	Describe the factors that should be taken into account when designing an appropriate HCI that would be used by a young child learning how to spell.	[4]
Summer 2015
1	Other than layout appropriate to task and use by disabled people, describe, in detail, three other factors that should be taken into account when designing a good user interface.	[3x2]
2	Describe five examples of how a suitable Human Computer Interface (HCI) can meet the needs of disabled users.  In your answer you must state the disability or need.	[5]