Software interfaces (user interfaces)

Question 1

what is a command line interface?

Answer 1

a text based interface where users type commands to interact with the system

Question 2

what are advantages of the command line interface?

Answer 2

Fast and powerful for experienced users, allows automation

Question 3

what are disadvantages of the command line interface?

Answer 3

Steep learning curve and not intuitive

Question 4

What is a menu driven interface?

Answer 4

It presents options through a series of menus for navigation

Question 5

what are advantages of a menu driven interface?

Answer 5

Easy to use, reduces errors and ideal for beginners.

Question 6

what are disadvantages of a menu driven interface?

Answer 6

Slow navigation through menus

Question 7

what is a graphical user interface? (gui)

Answer 7

a visual based interface that allows users to interact with a computer using icons, menus and windows,

Question 8

what are advantages of a graphical user interface?

Answer 8

User friendly and visually intuitive,

Question 9

what are disadvantages of a graphical user interface?

Answer 9

high resource usage and may slow older devices

Question 10

what is a touch interface?

Answer 10

A software interface controlled by gestures like tapping, swiping or pinching

Question 11

what are advantages of a touch interface?

Answer 11

Easy to use through gestures, great for mobility,

Question 12

what are disadvantages of a touch interface?

Answer 12

prone to accidental input, lacks tactile feedback.