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THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN

AFRICA

MAIN EXAMINATION

MAY – AUGUST 2022

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

REGULAR PROGRAMME

CMT 316: HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE

Date: JULY 2022​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Duration: 2 Hours


INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions

Q1.
(a)​ Describe how Task Analysis help with the design of user interfaces.
[5 Marks]
2 2
(b)​Describe two problems with formal, lab-based usability evaluations.
[4 Marks]
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(c)​ Describe two situations in which a mouse might be preferred over a joystick.
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[2 Marks]
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(d)​Explain the impact that cognition has on human-computer interaction.
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[4 Marks]
E

(e)​ Explain the significance of 7 (+ or – 2) for human-computer interaction.


[5 Marks]
D

(f)​ Describe three techniques that you would use to elicit user requirements for a new
e-commerce site selling electrical appliances, such as fridges and televisions, to the
public.
[6 marks]
(g)​Define the term HCI and explain why it is important.
[4 Marks]

Q2.
(a)​ A company has decided to go ahead with the development of an extended web-site to
provide access via mobile devices, such as 3/4/5G telephones. Write a brief technical
report describing how you would conduct a summative evaluation to assess the usability
of a final implementation.
[10 marks]
(b)​Briefly explain how five (5) disciplines contribute to the study of HCI.
[10 Marks]

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Q3.
(a)​ Describe the Norman’s execution–evaluation cycle7 stage interaction model.
[14 Marks]
(b)​Explain how the Norman’s model above can be used to demonstrate why some interfaces
cause problems to their users.
[6 Marks]

Q4.
(a)​​ Describe the following divisions of ergonomics.
(i)​ Physical and Psychological ergonomics
(ii)​Cognitive ergonomics
(iii)​Organisational ergonomics
[6 Marks]

interaction with the computer. 2 2


(b)​Discuss the influence that the social environment in which you work have on your
L
[6 Marks]
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(c)​ Graphical user interface (GUI) is the most common type of user interface in use today.
J
Explain in detail why it is also referred to as WIMP.
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[8 Marks]
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Q5.
(a)​ It is estimated that at least 10% of the population of every country has a disability that
will affect interaction with computers. Employers and manufacturers of computing
equipment have not only a moral responsibility to provide accessible products, but often
also a legal responsibility. As a designer, describe how would take care of persons with
five (5) different impairments.
[10 Marks]

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(b)​The following screen-shot is taken from the Microsoft XP operating system. As can be
seen, it helps users to search for files on their computer, in this case the C hard drive.

2 2
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E D

Briefly describe the main features that are you feel will support the user of this operating
system. (Hint: You do need to comment of the interface design, choice of widgets etc).
[10 Marks]

*END*

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