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Code No: R42052 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, July/Aug - 2015
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
(Common to Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1 a) Define and Discuss the importance of User Interface design. [8]
b) Give the brief history of screen design. [7]

2 Define Graphical User Interface. Discuss the importance of GUI also write the
characteristics of the Graphical User Interface. [15]

3 a) Briefly discuss the main human characteristics that are to be considered in

designing a good interface. [8]
b) Discuss how the physical characteristics of people affect their interaction with
systems. [7]

4 a) With a neat sketch, Explain various visually pleasing compositions of screen

design. [10]
b) Write about the five important interface design goals. [5]

5 a) With neat diagrams, Explain various structures of menus. [7]

b) Explain the various types of windows with suitable examples. [8]

6 a) What is a message? Explain the types of system messages with neat diagrams. [8]
b) What are the possible problems in choosing colors for screen design [7]

7 a) Explain in brief, various specification methods for building an interface. [8]

b) Discuss the features of interface-building tools. [7]

8 What is the function of an input device? List various input devices. Explain in
detail about the function of Key board and its function keys. [15]

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 Set No. 2
Code No: R42052 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, July/Aug - 2015
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
(Common to Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1 a) Discuss the impacts of inefficient screen design on processing times. [8]
b) Write the importance of well-designed interface. [7]

2 a) Write the characteristics of Direct manipulation systems. Is the concept of

direct manipulation is preferable in all cases of screen design? Justify [8]
b) Write any five important principles to be considered in designing a user
interface [7]

3 Explain in detail various human aspects that are important and must be
considered in designing a good interface. [15]

4 a) With a neat example, Explain how the ordering of screen data and content
affects the performance. [8]
b) Explain the importance of statistical graphics in screen design. With neat
diagrams, List various statistical graphics. [7]

5 a) What is a menu? Why menus are important and also Explain the functions of
menus. [8]
b) Write about various window presentation styles. [7]

6 Discuss in detail various issues involved in designing an icon. [15]

7 a) Write about the Borland JBuilder interface building tool. [8]

b) Discuss the benefits of using interface building tools. [7]

8 Write short notes

i). Fitt’s Law [5]
ii). Mobile Device Displays [5]
iii). Direct pointing devices [5]

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 Set No. 3
Code No: R42052 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, July/Aug - 2015
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
(Common to Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1 a) Define Human Computer Interaction. Discuss the importance of User Interface
design. [8]
b) Discuss the chronological history of Graphical User Interfaces [7]

2 What are the advantages and disadvantages of Graphical Systems? Explain [15]

3 a) Why the user’s knowledge and experience are to be considered in designing a

good interface? Explain. [8]
b) List various direct and indirect methods for determining the requirements [7]

4 Discuss various technological considerations involved in designing an

interface. [15]

5 a) What are the various components of a window? Explain. [8]

b) Discuss the technical issues and problems in web site navigation. [7]

6 a) Write the guidelines for writing the message box text. [5]
b) What is an Icon? What are the types of Icons? What are the characteristics of
Icons and list the factors that influence icon’s usability. [10]

7 Explain in detail about Backus-Naur form and transition diagram with suitable
example [15]

8 a) Explain any four kinds of display technologies. [8]

b) What is meant by digitization? Explain various issues in continuous speech
generation and recognition. [7]

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 Set No. 4
Code No: R42052 R10
IV B.Tech II Semester Supplementary Examinations, July/Aug - 2015
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
(Common to Computer Science & Engineering and Information Technology)

Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 75

Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1 a) Write are the benefits of Well-designed interfaces. [8]
b) Give the brief history of screen design. [7]

2 Discuss the similarities and differences between Graphical User Interface and
Web Interface design. [15]

3 a) Explain in detail the various human characteristics that are to be considered in

designing a good user interface. [10]
b) Discuss various indirect methods of requirements determination. [5]

4 a) Explain the importance of grouping screen elements with a suitable example. [8]
b) Write the principles and various types of grouping screen elements. [7]

5 Explain in brief about Device-based controls and Screen-based controls? Give

the guidelines for selecting the proper controls in screen design. [15]

6 a) Give the guidelines for selecting images in designing icons. [8]

b) Write the various factors that must be considered in choosing colors for
information. [7]

7 a) Give the main criteria for selecting the right tool for building an interface. [8]
b) Write about Microsoft Visual Studio. [7]

8 Write short notes on

i). Indirect pointing devices [5]
ii). Function keys of Keyboard [5]
iii). Mobile device displays [5]

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