Nt1330 Unit 2 Assignment 1 Language Analysis

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Question 1: Breadth. Generate a list of 10 distinct things with which you experience over the next week (carry a small notebook around with you). Write a paragraph (4-7 sentences) describing your specific experience with each thing. Was it successful or not? In what ways? Where did breakdowns occur? Where did confusions occur? Most importantly, why did they occur? Did you stop using it as a result?
1. Mail apps on Windows 10
Since I got many work and task to do, so for a secure back up rather than just put my documents in computer I choose to email it to myself. In order to open the Google Chrome then go to Gmail webpage, I choose this simple and easy way just click the Mail apps and I can reach to my email as soon as possible depends on how
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But, when I am using it sometimes the icon on the screen can moving by itself. So, I asked my friend why it is happened. My friend told me I have to press the DPI at the bottom of the mouse. Then I do so, even though I did know what DPI use for is, but when I press that button and yes it did not moving by itself again. My friend also informed me that the DPI is also known as dots per inch to adjust the mouse sensitivity to faster or slower. But until now I am using it, I still did not noticed what the different between I am press it or …show more content…
Discoverability: It is possible to determine what actions are possible and the current state of the device.
4. Conceptual model: The design projects all the information needed to create a good conceptual model of the system, leading to understanding and a feeling of control. The conceptual model enhances both discoverability and evaluation of results.
5. Signifiers: Effective use of signifiers ensures discoverability and that the feedback is well communicated and intelligible.
6. Mappings: The relationship between controls and their actions follows the principles of good mapping, enhanced as much as possible through spatial layout and temporal contiguity.
7. Constraints: Providing physical, logical, semantic, and cultural constraints guides actions and eases interpretation.
8. Consistency: Users should not have to wonder whether different words, situations, or actions mean the same thing. Follow platform conventions because it using similar element to achieve similar tasks.
9. Help and documentation: Even though it is better if the system can be used without documentation, it may be necessary to provide help and documentation. Any such information should be easy to search, focused on the user’s task, list concrete steps to be carried out, and not be too