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Flashcards by Molly Hills, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Molly Hills
over 9 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Definition of a Human-Computer interface | A HCI provides the means to give computers instructions and receive its output |
| What does a GUI stand for? | Graphical User Interface |
| What are the main features of a GUI? | Icons Windows Menus Pointer |
| Two examples of software which uses a GUI | Word Processor Internet pages |
| Three Advantages of a GUI | Easy to use Dont need any real computing knowledge Often comes with help tools |
| Three disadvantages of a GUI | Needs more RAM to run More processing power needed Can be slower than a command line |
| What are the main features of a Menu Interface? | Takes users from one screen to another based on choices made from a simple menu |
| Two examples of software which uses a Menu Interface | Cash Machine DVD Movie Menu |
| Three advantages of a Menu Interface | Easy to use Cannot get lost in Easy to create |
| Three disadvantages of a Menu Interface | If badly designed can be slow and confusing Can be boring and irritating Takes a long time |
| What are the Main Features of a Form Based Interface? | Computer based data capture interface and can be made of single line text fields, text boxes, drop down menus, tick boxes and radio buttons |
| Where would you normally find a Form Based Interface? | Online Questionnaires Credit card information (online shopping) |
| Three advantages of a Form Based Interface | Easy to summit details No handwriting errors Autofill options |
| Three disadvantages of a Form Based Interface | Time consuming Options may be limited Validation rules might reject information |
| What are the main features of a Natural Language Interface? | Allows users to speak or type normally |
| Two Examples of a Natural Language Interface | Siri Dictation Software |
| Three advantages of a Natural Language Interface | No training needed Ideal for physically disabled users Novel (Fun) |
| Three disadvantages of a Natural Language Interface | GUI can be easier to use May struggle with accents Relies on quality of programming |
| What is a Command Line Interface? | Typically only used by technicians |
| Three advantages of a Command Line Interface | All functions of software avaliable Features can be accessed quickly Little memory needed |
| Three disadvantages of a Command Line Interface | Software Specific Language must be known Spelling mistakes and Typos have a effect File and Folder structure not obvious |
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