Q. What range of design knowledge do patterns represent?

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Q. What is the primary focus of patterns in design?

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Q. What distinguishes patterns and pattern languages from other design rules?

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Q. What does it mean for patterns to be connected into a language?

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Q. How does a pattern differ from a detailed design specification?

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Q. What does the solution statement in a pattern describe?

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Q. What is the purpose of using patterns in design?

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Q. What is a pattern in the context of interface and web design?

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Q. What is the purpose of standardization in interface design, according to Norman's principles?

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Q. Why is it important to design for error, according to Norman's principles?

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Q. How can constraints be beneficial in interface design?

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Q. What should be considered when designing controls, sliders, and dials, according to Norman's principles?

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Q. What does Norman mean by "bridging the gulfs of execution and evaluation"?

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Q. How can the structure of tasks be simplified, according to Norman's principles?

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Q. According to Norman's principles, why should systems provide the necessary knowledge within the environment?

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Q. Which of the following sets of design principles are applicable to system evaluation?

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Q. According to Shneiderman's golden rules, what should be done to reduce short-term memory load in interface design?

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Q. How does supporting internal locus of control contribute to interface design?

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Q. What is the benefit of permitting easy reversal of actions in interface design?

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Q. What does Shneiderman mean by "dialogs to yield closure" in his golden rules?

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