Lesson 4: Using Checkbox and Radio Button Flashcards
(42 cards)
A graphical user interface element that allows users to make a binary choice typically represented as a selection or deselection of an option
Checkbox
What are the purposes of checkboxes? (5)
- Binary Choice
- Multiple Selection
- Form Inputs
- Toggle Features
- Tasks Lists
What are included on binary choice? (2)
- On/Off State
- Boolean Options
Checkboxes are used to represent a two-state selection process. The two states are generally ‘checked’ (true) or ‘unchecked’ (false).
On/Off State
They are ideal for options that can be either enabled or disabled, such as toggling settings or preferences.
Boolean Options
What are included on multiple selection? (2)
- Independent Choices
- Non-Exclusive Choices
Checkboxes allow users to select multiple independent options from a list. Each checkbox operates independently of the others.
Independent Choices
Unlike radio buttons, which allow only one selection within a group, checkboxes allow for multiple selections within a set of options.
Non-Exclusive Choices
What are included on Form Inputs? (2)
- User Preference
- Surveys and Polls
Often used in forms to gather user preferences or settings, such as subscribing to newsletters or agreeing to terms and conditions.
User Preference
Utilized in surveys or polls where participants can choose all applicable answers.
Survey and Polls
What are included on toggle features? (2)
- Feature Control
- Settings Configuration
Checkboxes can control the activation or deactivation of features within an application, such as enabling notifications or turning on dark mode.
Feature Control
Used in software settings dialogs to toggle various configuration options.
Settings Configuration
What are included on tasks lists? (2)
- Task Management
- Progress Tracking
Commonly used in to-do lists and task management applications to mark tasks as complete or incomplete.
Task Management
Helps in tracking the completion status of various items or steps in a process.
Progress Tracking
Examples of Checkbox Usage (4)
- Settings Dialog
- Registration Forms
- Preferences
- Surveys and Polls
A ______ dialog in a web browser might use checkboxes to allow users to enable or disable features like “Show bookmarks bar” or “Enable pop-up blocking.”
Settings
Example: A user registration form may include a checkbox for “I agree to the terms and conditions” that must be checked before submission.
Registration Forms
Example: A user registration form may include a checkbox for “I agree to the terms and conditions” that must be checked before submission.
Preferences
Example: A survey might ask, “Which of the following fruits do you like?” with checkboxes for options like “Apples”, “Bananas”, “Oranges”, and “Grapes.”
Surveys and Polls
The _________ allows the user to set true/false or yes/no type options. The user can select or deselect it.
Checkbox Control
Give Examples of Some Checkbox Properties (7)
- Default
- AutoCheck
- CheckAlign
- Appearance
- CheckState
- ThreeState
- FlatStyle