INF3720 Exam Questions .

FEB 2009 QUESTION 2 2.1. Define an interface metaphor and state its purpose. 2.2. Give two examples of metaphors or analogies used in interaction design and explain how they are used. 2.3. Explain three disadvantages of, or objections to, interface metaphors. QUESTION 4 Discuss interviews as a method of data gathering, referring specifically to:  Different types of interviews  Advantages of using interviews  Disadvantages of, or potential problems with, this method. QUESTION 5 5.1. List the four basic activities of the process of interaction design. Briefly explain what each one involves. 5.2. Different kinds of requirements are traditionally identified in software engineering. Some of these are particularly relevant to interactive products. We consider the requirements for a computerbased conferencing system. The user characteristics (or user requirements) are vitally important. Discuss these with regard to the conferencing system and its support, assuming that the intended users have differing user profiles