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Sit 308: Human Computer Interaction Question Paper

Sit 308: Human Computer Interaction

Course:Information And Communication Technology

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2008

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2007/2008
INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
SUPPLEMENTARY/SPECIAL EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SIT 308: HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION

DATE: Tuesday 7th October 2008 ___________ TIME: 3.00pm – 5.00pm
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE (1) Compulsory and any other TWO (2)
questions.

Question One
(a)
Describe the function of the following
(i)
Application program interface (API)
(ii)
User interface management system
(iii)
Graphic design.

[12 marks]
(b)
Distinguish between the following
(i)
Menu driven and iconic interface
(ii)
Command driven and special purpose interface
(iii)
Prototyping and interface
(iv)
Now level and planned level

[8 marks]
(c)
Discuss the role of human computer interaction (HCI) in user interface. [5 marks]
(d)
Explain the use of task analysis in the design.

[5 marks]

Question Two
(a)
Describe the design principle of user interface.

[12 marks]
(b)
Discuss the role of software-architecture in user interface.
[8 marks]

Question Three
(a)
What should be the principle of dialogue structure?

[6 marks]

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(b)
Explain the functionality of conceptual and metaphor model.
[14 marks]

Question Four
What do you understand by Evaluation? Describe any two (2) types of evaluation
techniques.

[20 marks]

Question Five
(a)
Discuss the attributes of measuring usability.

[10 marks]
(b)
What are the disadvantages of usability engineering?

[4 marks]
(c)
Describe the techniques of task analysis.

[6 marks]

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