Assignment Number 1:
Case study
Assignment Title:
Human Computer Interaction
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Assignment Length:
2500-3000 words maximum (excluding the references)
Date Issued:
29/05/2022
Submission Deadline:
30/06/2022
Assessment brief:
How many interactive products are there in everyday use? Think for a minute about what you use
in a typical day: cell phone, computer, personal organizer, remote control, soft drink machine,
coffee machine, ATM, ticket machine, library information system, the web, photocopier, watch,
printer, stereo, calculator, video game...... the list is endless. Now think for a minute about how
usable they are. How many are actually easy, effortless, and enjoyable to use? (Preece, 2002)
Software quality is increasingly judged from the users’ external point of view in terms of their
expectations, satisfaction, and experience
Discuss the influence of HCI on the relationship of software quality and user experience (10
Marks)
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE ON THE ASSIGNMENT:
1. All references must be fully cited in Harvard notation, Minimum 5 references – failure to
do so can result in severe penalties.
2. Plagiarism in any form will result in severe penalties.
3. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the assignment is submitted on time.
4. The assignment should be typed using Times New Roman, font 12 and 1.5 line spaced. All
completed assignments must be accompanied by front cover sheet when submitting
5. Late submission – penalties shall follow including deduction of marks