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MCA
(SEM V) THEORY EXAMINATION 2018-19
HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.

SECTION A

1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 7 = 14

a. What do you mean by user interface? Briefly explain with example.
b. State any four principles of user interface.
c. Write a short note on human interaction speed.
d. Explain in brief what is meant by business functions?
e. How the ordering of screen data and content affect the performance?
f. What are the various window operations? Explain in short.
g. Explain any three features of interface building tools.
SECTION B

2. Attempt any three of the following: 7 x 3 = 21

a. Discuss various problems associated with the designing of user interface.
b. Explain interface design process. Also discuss attributes which affect interface
and screen design process.
c. Describe the goals of screen designing.
d. Explain various structures of menus with diagram.
e. What is specification method? Discuss any specification method in software
tools used for user interface design.
SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
(a) Discuss historical development of user interface design.
(b) What is meant by graphical system? Explain its characteristics.
4. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
(a) What do you mean by good interface? Explain Why the user’s knowledge and
 experience to be considered in designing a good interface?
(b) Discuss about interaction of people with computers. Which interface design
aspects that can cause the user frustration? Explain.
5. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
(a) Discuss various technological issues to be considered in screen designing.
(b) Explain the usability engineering related to design process of user interface.
6. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
(a) Describe device based controls and screen based controls. How do you select
proper device based control?
(b) What is an icon? Explain different icons in detail. How do you choose an icon?
7. Attempt any one part of the following: 7x1=7
(a) What are the various types of mouse? Explain their functions.
(b) Discuss criteria for finding the right tool in human computer interaction.