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Wizard of Oz Prototype
publish date: 2026/05/31 04:28:28.486830 UTC
Complete the sentence about the Wizard of Oz prototyping technique.
In a Wizard of Oz prototype, only the (1) is developed. Users interact with this interface, but their requests are passed to a (2) who interprets them and outputs the appropriate response.
Correct Answer
(1) user interface
(2) person
Explanation
The Wizard of Oz prototype is an extension of the paper mock-up technique. Only the user interface is developed. Users interact with this interface, but their requests are passed to a person who interprets them and outputs the appropriate response — simulating system behaviour without any real backend logic.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition