Session 20 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What’s the design of interfaces
A
focuses on alternative devices for user interaction, menu structure, and data entry structure
2
Q
Whats the design of dialogues
A
focuses on the overall sequence of user interaction
3
Q
What are the functions of interfaces
A
- Display options to user
- Ask for input for applications
- Accept input in various formats
- Display output of applications.
- Display results of inputs
- Assist in use of IS through help functions and messages.
4
Q
What are the methods of interaction (5)
A
- Command language
- Menu interaction
- Form interaction
- Object based interaction
- Natural language interaction
5
Q
What are the Guidelines of Input Interface Design
A
- Make forms easy to fill out.
- Ensure that forms meet the purpose for which they are designed.
- Design forms to assure accurate completion.
- Keep forms consistent, simple, and attractive
6
Q
What are the input device usability problems
A
- Visual blocking
- User fatigue
- Movement scaling
- Device durability
- Adequate feedback
- Cursor speed
- Pointing accuracy
7
Q
Guidelines for Structuring Data Entry
A
- Never require the user to enter information that is already available within the system
- Provide default values when appropriate
- Make clear the type of data units
- Use character replacement when appropriate
- Place a caption describing the data adjacent to fields
- Provide formatting examples (e.g., decimal
points
8
Q
What’s important when designing between field nav
A
flexibility and consistency
9
Q
Whats a dialogue
A
sequence in which info is displayed to and obtained from a user
10
Q
What are the three steps of dialogue design
A
– Designing the sequence
– Building a prototype
– Assessing usability
