Practice Microsoft Windows (1985 onwards) - 2.4.2.3 | Module 1: Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) | Human Computer Interaction (HCI) Micro Specialization
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2.4.2.3 - Microsoft Windows (1985 onwards)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does the acronym WIMP stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the elements that help users interact with a computer.

Question 2

Easy

In what year was Microsoft Windows first launched?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's the same year as the the movie 'Back to the Future'!

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does WIMP stand for?

  • Windows
  • Icons
  • Menus
  • Pointer
  • Windows
  • Interface
  • Mouse
  • Points
  • Windows
  • Inputs
  • Monitors
  • Processors

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's a common acronym used in GUI discussions.

Question 2

True or False: Windows 1.0 allowed multitasking among applications.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how users interacted with the system.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simplified Windows interface that addresses the needs of elderly users. What features would be most beneficial?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about common difficulties elderly users face.

Question 2

Discuss the repercussions if Microsoft Windows had never adopted a GUI. How might personal computing look today?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider user adoption rates and the evolution of computing devices.

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