NPTEL Online Certification Course

Design & Implementation Of Human-Computer Interfaces

Assignment 1: Detailed Solution
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pg 5 1. What is the definition of a computer according to the Oxford English Dictionary?

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a. An electronic device capable of receiving information and producing a result

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b. A device used for counting steps while walking
c. A smart TV with various applications and functions

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Correct Answer: a
Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 1 from week 1
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2. Which phase of computer evolution is characterized by the era of interconnected devices?
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a. The pre-history phase
b. The early phase
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c. The pre-modern phase

d. The modern age
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Correct Answer: d
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Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 1 from week 1

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pg 21 3. What is the main goal of user-centric design?

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a. To scare away potential users

b. To fulfill the needs and expectations of the users
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c. To force users to learn about the underlying technology

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Correct Answer: b
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Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 1 from week 1

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the five quality components of usability proposed by
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Jacob Nielsen?
a. Learnability
b. Efficiency
c. Satisfaction
d. Memorization
Correct Answer: d
 Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 2 from week 1
pg 73 5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Waterfall model?
a. Feasibility study
b. Learnability study
c. System integration and testing
d. Maintenance

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Correct Answer: b
Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 3 from week 1

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pg 74 6. ‘Identify objectives’ and 'customer evaluation and planning'is in the _______ and

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________ quadrant of the spiral model respectively.
a. First

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b. Second
c. Third

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d. Fourth
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Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 3 from week 1
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7. Why is it challenging to express interactive systems with traditional SDLCs like the
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waterfall model?
a. Traditional SDLCs lack stages for feasibility study and maintenance
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b. Traditional SDLCs do not involve user input in every stage

c. Traditional SDLCs have too many iterations
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d. Traditional SDLCs cannot handle system integration and testing

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Correct Answer: b
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Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 4 from week 1

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8. Which among the following is/are not a generic category of users?

a. Novice
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b. Non-expert
c. Knowledgeable
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d. Intermediate
Correct Answer: b,c
Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 2 from week 1
9. SDLC stands for
a. Software Device Life Calculate
b. Software Device Life Cycle
 c. Software Development Loss Cycle
d. Software Development Life Cycle
Correct Answer: d
Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 3 from week 1
10. Which of the following statements best describes System Centered Design (SCD)?
a. Design based on user abilities, context, and goals/needs

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b. Design focused on what can be easily built using available tools
c. Design considering programmer's convenience and interests

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d. Design focused on system reliability and performance

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Correct Answer: b
Detailed Solution: From NPTEL lecture 5 from week 1

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