1. Sample Short Answer Questions What specifically is "natural" in a natural user interface? What does consistency mean in user interface design & why is it (or is it not) important? Describe the differences between the three levels of emotional design When would you use qualitative analysis versus quantitative analysis? Give 3 purposes for evaluating a prototype

2. Sample Short Answer Questions What are the advantages/disadvantages to using a hardware keyboard vs an on-screen keyboard? Describe a feature of an interface that you’ve seen that emphasizes social interaction. Explain why iteration is valuable in the design process? Give 3 examples of non-functional requirements Describe how you might test a user interface implementation?

3. Sample Essay Question You are asked to redesign the interface for a microwave. Come up with at least 2 designs (with sketches) that could be used for the microwave, and describe the use cases for each design. What would be an appropriate evaluation method to select the final design?