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The document outlines the examination structure for the course CIT353: Human Computer Interaction at the National Open University of Nigeria. It includes instructions for answering questions, a variety of topics related to user-computer interactions, mental models, evaluation methods, interaction styles, cognitive models, and design principles. The exam consists of multiple questions that assess understanding and application of concepts in human-computer interaction.

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CIT353 October 2019 1

The document outlines the examination structure for the course CIT353: Human Computer Interaction at the National Open University of Nigeria. It includes instructions for answering questions, a variety of topics related to user-computer interactions, mental models, evaluation methods, interaction styles, cognitive models, and design principles. The exam consists of multiple questions that assess understanding and application of concepts in human-computer interaction.

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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

PLOT 91 CADASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKWE EXPRESSWAY, JABI, ABUJA


FACULTY OF SCIENCES
DEPARTMET OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
OCTOBER, 2019 EXAMINATIONS

COURSE CODE: CIT353


COURSE TITLE: HUMAN COMPUTER INTERACTION
CREDIT: 2 UNITS
TIME ALLOWED: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTION: ANSWER QUESTION ONE (1) AND ANY OTHER THREE (3) QUESTIONS

1a) Describe five (5) ways in which interactions between users and computers can be improved.
(5 marks)
b) Define mental models(2 marks)
c) Enumerate the characteristics of mental models. (4 marks)
d) Outline the measures to be taken by a system designer to minimise the memory load of the
user (2 marks)
e) Enumerate factors governing the choice of an appropriate evaluation method for different
interactive systems? (5 marks)
f) Discuss the execution and evaluation loop stating the loop's usefulness in the user's
participation in interactive systems design. (7 marks)
[25 marks]
2) Write short notes on the following interaction styles:
a) WIMP (8 marks)
b) Three-dimensional interfaces (7 marks)
[15 marks]
3a) Extensively discuss Context Analysis. (5 marks)
b) Briefly describe the following cognitive models
i) Parallel design (5 marks)
ii) Human processor (3 marks)
c) What is meant by ‘User Interface technique’? (2 marks)
[15 marks]
4a) Enumerate the basic components of Human Computer Interaction (4 marks)
b) State the stages involved in the Donald Normans model (4 marks)
c) With the aid of illustrative diagram, explain the process involved in the design lifecycle of a
typical design pattern (7 marks)
[15 marks]

5. Briefly describe the principles to be considered while designing a user system interface. Give
relevant examples.
[15 marks]

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