CS408 Final Term Past Papers Set 2

FINAL TERM EXAMINATION · SEMESTER FALL 2005 · CS408-HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

1. This examination is take home.

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Marks: 20

The screenshot given below shows the home page of a web site. Firstly, explain the meaning of the heuristics given below. Secondly, use these heuristics to evaluate the Web page to determine whether it is successful in conveying the ‘big picture’ to the user.

Home Page Heuristics

What is this?

What do they have here?

What can I do here?

Why should I be here and not somewhere else?

Q2. Marks: 30

Perform the trunk test on the screenshot given below. Provide an explanation of your answers.

What are the major sections of this site? (Sections)

What are my options at this level? (Local navigation)

Where am I on the scheme of things? (“You are here” indicators)

How can I search? (Search)

Q3. Marks: 30

Find web pages that illustrate the principle of consistency. You must provide one good example and one bad example of consistency. You must provide screenshots of the relevant web pages along with the URL and a written explanation justifying the good and bad example in your

Answer: To find relevant examples, browse the Internet. Also provide a written description defining the principle of consistency.

Q4. Marks: 30

Find web pages that illustrate the principle of constraints. You must provide one good example and one bad example of constraints. You must provide screenshots of the relevant web pages along with the URL and a written explanation justifying the good and bad example in your

Answer: To find relevant examples, browse the Internet. Also provide a written description defining the principle of constraints.

Q5. Marks: 20

Give one example of what critical problems can be caused when computer technology is integrated into devices and machines of everyday use. Your answer must give an account of a real (not fictional) event which illustrates the importance of usability in computer-based systems.