1A: rights + responsibilities pt. 2

Question 1

responsibility regarding ergonomics

Answer 1

ergonomic issues must be addressed

Question 2

how to understand user needs from an ergonomic perspective

Answer 2

task analysis: user is observed performing different tasks, actions noted
- useful to record other software applications which are routinely used so design can be assessed

Question 3

things to remember for usable user interface

Answer 3

1. setting standards, sticking to them
2. explain the rules
3. use UI elements correctly
4. appropriate use of color + fonts
5. alignment
6. consistent method of reversal

Question 4

usability meaning + usability testing

Answer 4

a measure of how successfully a product meets needs of users
- efficiency + satisfaction
usability testing: should be ongoing throughout process, should be iterative

Question 5

cultural background: inclusivity

Answer 5

time formats, language, religion, graphics
- requires increased awareness of audience

Question 6

economic background: inclusivity

Answer 6

cost of products influenced by design + development, not production
- must be economically viable for widest audience

Question 7

issues related to design and development costs

Answer 7

quality: balance between cost + quality
nature of market: feasibility study
management: different approaches
influences on pricing: competition/government regulation

Question 8

gender: inclusivity

Answer 8

men: prefer black and white situations, definite solution
women: broader sense; solution = socially acceptable + flexible

Question 9

disability: inclusivity

Answer 9

visual + physical: various hardware considerations + software considerations can cater for this

Question 10

privacy meaning

Answer 10

protecting an individual’s personal information

Question 11

responsibilities regarding privacy

Answer 11

Privacy Act 1988: discusses how personal information is collected and dealt with within and outside of australia