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1) This document appears to be a midterm exam for a course on human-computer interaction. It contains multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and short answer questions testing knowledge of key concepts. 2) Questions cover topics like the definition of HCI, types of user interfaces, different eras of computing, and memory functions. Short answer questions ask about types of errors, memory functions, activities related to long term memory, and the phases of the design process. 3) The exam is out of 30 total points and is divided into four parts testing different skills and knowledge.

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Mid Exam

1) This document appears to be a midterm exam for a course on human-computer interaction. It contains multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and short answer questions testing knowledge of key concepts. 2) Questions cover topics like the definition of HCI, types of user interfaces, different eras of computing, and memory functions. Short answer questions ask about types of errors, memory functions, activities related to long term memory, and the phases of the design process. 3) The exam is out of 30 total points and is divided into four parts testing different skills and knowledge.

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Date

24/07/2014 E.CName_____________________________ID___________________
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Part I: Write true if the statement is correct and false if the statement is incorrect (1 points)
1). HCI is the scientific study of interaction between people, computers, and the work
environment.

2). Humans are not limited in their capacity to process information.

3). A user interface is a collection of techniques and mechanisms that allow a user to interact with
a system.

4). Vision, hearing, smell, test and touch are the most important senses in HCI.

5). Interaction with the outside world occurs through information being received and sent.

6). Analogical mapping is uses knowledge of similar problem from similar domai

7) . Thinking can’t require different amounts of knowledge.


 8) Slip errors occur when you are in wrong intentions.

Part II: Fill the blank Space (0.5 points)


1) _________________ is the biological response to physical stimuli.
2) _________________is a psychological response to stimuli.
3) _________________ is a type of user interface that allows  users to interact with
electronic devices using images rather than text commands.
4) ____________ is a distinct set of concepts, theories, methods, and standards that
constitutes a contribution to the field
Part III: Matching the best from Column ‘B’ to ‘A’ (2 points)

A B

 1) Main frame Era A. in 1940’s


 2) Personal Computer Era B. in 1950’5
 3) Mobility Era C. thousands of computers per user
 4) Ubiquity Era D. several computers per user
E. one computer per many users
F. one computer per user

Part IV: Give Brief Explanation for the following Question

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Name_____________________________ID___________________
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1) List and explain Types Error Briefly? (2 Points)
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2) List and explain the three types of Memory function? (3 Points)
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3) What are the main activities related to long term memory? (3 Points)
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4) List and explain the four basic phases of process of design? (4 Points)
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