Deck 8: User Interface Design

Question 1

An existence check is a data validation check that ____.

A)tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value
B)identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong
C)is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together
D)is used for mandatory data items

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a control feature that is used to select one or more choices from a group.

A)dialog box
B)list box
C)text box
D)check box

Answer 2

D

Question 3

If variable input data is needed, provide a(n) ____ that explains what is needed.

A)dialog box
B)list box
C)menu bar
D)toggle button

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A range check is a data validation check that ____.

A)tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value
B)identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong
C)is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together
D)is used for mandatory data items

Question 5

In older systems, often the user interface mainly consisted of ____-control screens that allowed a user to send commands to the system.

A)physical
B)process
C)input
D)command

Question 6

In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a control feature that is used to represent on or off status and switches to the other status when clicked.

A)command button
B)option button
C)toggle button
D)radio button

Question 7

A ____ language feature allows users to type commands or requests in normal text phrases.

A)normal
B)natural
C)standard
D)basal

Question 8

Input ____ are templates that make it easier for users to enter data.

A)patterns
B)masks
C)legends
D)keys

Question 9

____ describes the relationship between computers and the people who use them to perform business-related tasks.

A)HCI
B)PCI
C)UI
D)PI

Question 10

A combination check is a data validation check that ____.

A)tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value
B)identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong
C)is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together
D)is used for mandatory data items

Question 11

In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____ is a control feature used to initiate an action such as printing a form or requesting help.

A)command button
B)option button
C)toggle button
D)radio button

Question 12

A key physical design element is the ____, which describes how users interact with a computer system.

A)HCI
B)PCI
C)UI
D)PI

Question 13

Many physicians feel that ____ software is difficult to use and does not meet their needs.

A)HCP
B)indexed
C)prototypical
D)EHR

Question 14

A reasonableness check is a data validation check that ____.

A)tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value
B)identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong
C)is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together
D)is used for mandatory data items

Question 15

Some forms use a ____ that contains icons or buttons that represent shortcuts for executing common commands.

A)menu bar
B)toolbar
C)dialog box
D)toggle bar

Question 16

A(n) ____ is a user interface that allows users to interact with graphical objects and pointing devices.

A)HCI
B)PCI
C)UI
D)GUI

Question 17

Interface designers can obtain data, called ____ metrics, by using software that can record and measure user interaction with a system.

A)aesthetics
B)relationship
C)ergonomic
D)usability

Question 18

Initial screen designs can be presented to users in the form of a(n) ____, which is a sketch that shows the general screen layout and design.

A)storyboard
B)turnaround document
C)faxback
D)output control

Question 19

Centralized IT departments no longer produce reams of printed ____ reports.

A)batch
B)greenbar
C)audit
D)hash

Question 20

The concept that the quality of the output is only as good as the quality of the input, which sometimes is known as ____, is familiar to IT professionals, who recognize that the best time to avoid problems is when data is entered.

A)bad input, bad output (BIBO)
B)garbage in, garbage out (GIGO)
C)poor start, poor finish (PSPF)
D)weak hand, weak hold (WHWH)

Question 21

A(n) ____ displays only those records that meet a specific condition or conditions.

A)detail report
B)exception report
C)summary report
D)exigency report

Question 22

____ protects privacy rights and shields an organization's proprietary data from theft or unauthorized access.

A)Aesthetics
B)Interface technology
C)Ergonomics
D)Output security

Question 23

Although the vast majority of reports are designed graphically, some systems still produce one or more ____ reports that use a character set with fixed spacing.

A)monospaced
B)character-based
C)diagrammed
D)preset

Question 24

In a source document, if totals are included on a form, they appear in the ____ zone.

A)calculated
B)control
C)totals
D)heading

Question 25

For upper-level managers who often want to see total figures and do not need supporting details, a(n) ____ is appropriate.

A)detail report
B)exception report
C)summary report
D)exigency report

Question 26

Some firms use ____ facsimile to allow a customer to request a fax using e-mail, via the company Web site, or by telephone.

A)automated
B)batched
C)turnaround
D)digital

Question 27

Design prototyping is also known as ____ prototyping.

A)throwaway
B)command
C)system
D)layout

Question 28

Because every piece of information should be traceable back to the input data that produced it, a(n) ____ trail must be provided that records the source of each data item and when it entered the system.

A)audit
B)index
C)source
D)control

Question 29

In most organizations, the ____ department is responsible for output control and security measures.

A)IT
B)police
C)finance
D)security

Question 30

In a ____ design, you create individual components that connect to a higher-level program or process.

A)distributed
B)dissociated
C)modular
D)prototypical

Question 31

A(n) ____ produces one or more lines of output for each record processed.

A)detail report
B)exception report
C)summary report
D)exigency report

Question 32

On a source document, the main part of the form, called the ____, usually takes up at least half of the space on the form and contains captions and areas for entering variable data.

A)instruction zone
B)authorization zone
C)body zone
D)heading zone

Question 33

A ____ usually causes specific actions, such as printing subtotals for a group of records in a report.

A)control break
B)stratification
C)subgroup
D)concatenation character

Question 34

In ____ prototyping, systems analysts use a prototype to verify user requirements, after which the prototype is discarded and implementation continues.

A)system
B)command
C)design
D)layout

Question 35

Companies use various output ____ methods to maintain output integrity and security.

A)ergonomic
B)aesthetic
C)control
D)detail

Question 36

Printed output is used in ____ documents, which are output documents that are later entered back into the same or another information system.

A)detail
B)output
C)turnaround
D)report

Question 37

____ is often used by large firms to scan and store images of original documents to provide high-quality records management and archiving.

A)POD
B)COM
C)FBC
D)ASCII

Question 38

____ prototyping produces a full-featured, working model of the information system.

A)Design
B)System
C)Application
D)IS

Question 39

A ____ workstation is a network terminal that supports a full-featured user interface, but limits the printing or copying of data, except to certain network resources that can be monitored and controlled more easily.

A)command-line
B)prescribed
C)satellite
D)diskless

Question 40

On a source document, the ____ contains codes, identification information, numbers, and dates that are used for storing completed forms.

A)control zone
B)heading zone
C)totals zone
D)authorization zone

Question 41

Podcasts are especially important for legal reasons, or where it is necessary to display a signature, date stamp, or other visual features of a document. _________________________

Question 42

To develop a user-centered interface, a designer must learn to think like a user and see the system through a user's eyes.

Question 43

A(n) transparent interface does not distract the user and calls no attention to itself. _________________________

Question 44

A data type check is a data validation check that is used when the data must be in predetermined sequence. _________________________

Question 45

When designing an interface, to provide features that promote efficiency use default values if the majority of values in a field are the same.

Question 46

In a user-centered system, the distinction is clear between input, output, and the interface itself.

Question 47

In 1999, there was widespread concern about what was called the Y2K issue because many older programs used only two characters to store the year, and might not recognize the start of a new century.

Question 48

Interface design should call attention to the interface, rather than facilitating design objectives.

Question 49

To create an attractive user interface layout and design, when the user enters data that completely fills the field, move automatically to the next field.

Question 50

Which of the following is a guideline for the design of data entry screens that are easy to learn and use?

A)restrict user access to screen locations where data is entered
B)provide a descriptive caption for every field
C)require users to type leading zeroes for numeric fields
D)display a default value when a field value will be constant for successive records

Question 51

Context-sensitive help displays information about any task when the user requests it.

Question 52

A system is reliable if it handles ____.

A)input errors
B)hardware failures
C)processing errors
D)human mistakes

Question 53

Batch controls are totals used to verify online data entry. _________________________

Question 54

After a system is operational, it is not important to monitor system usage or solicit user suggestions.

Question 55

An interface designer does not need to understand the underlying business functions or how the system supports individual, departmental, or enterprise goals.

Question 56

When designing a report, a sample report, which is a ____, should be prepared for users to review.

A)storyboard
B)prototype
C)form layout
D)mock-up

Question 57

Which of the following is a specialized form of output?

A)Retail point-of-sale terminals that handle computer-based credit card transactions, print receipts, and update inventory records.
B)Plotters that can produce high-quality images such as blueprints, maps, and electronic circuit diagrams.
C)Special-purpose printers that can produce labels.
D)Portable, Web-connected devices that can run multiple apps.

Question 58

User-selected help always offers assistance for the task in progress.

Question 59

A system is maintainable if it is ____.

A)flexible
B)distributed
C)scalable
D)easily modified

Question 60

A sequence check is a data validation check that tests to ensure a data item fits the required data type. _________________________

Question 61

Every page in a report should include a page header, which appears at the top of the page and includes the column headings that identify the data.

Question 62

An example of Web-based output is a system that provides customized responses to product or technical questions.

Question 63

With prototyping, users can "test-drive" the model in a risk-free environment and either approve it or request changes.

Question 64

A(n) ____________________ control allows a user to select a date that the system will use as a field value.

Question 65

When designing an opening screen, the starting point can be a(n) ____________________ with well-placed command buttons that allow users to navigate the system.

Question 66

A(n) ____________________ improves input quality by testing the data and rejecting any entry that fails to meet specified conditions.

Question 67

Perhaps the most intense form of prototyping occurs when agile methods are used.

Question 68

Whenever possible, security should be designed into the system by using passwords, shielding sensitive data, and controlling user access.

Question 69

Using batch input, data entry is performed continuously.

Question 70

A list box displays a list of choices that a user can select and, if the list does not fit in the box, a(n) ____________________ allows the user to move through the available choices.

Question 71

Unless source data automation is used, manual data entry is faster and less expensive than batch input because it is performed at specified times and always when computer demand is at its lowest.

Question 72

Whenever possible, use a data entry method called ____________________, where a blank form that duplicates or resembles the source document is completed on the screen.

Question 73

Generally, reports used by individuals at higher levels in an organization include more detail than reports used by lower-level employees.

Question 74

The use of a network-based application, often called a port protector, controls access to and from workstation interfaces.

Question 75

Either a page header or a page footer is used to display the report title and the page number.

Question 76

When designing an interface, avoid terms that come from everyday business processes and the vocabulary of a typical user; instead, select complex terms and technical jargon.

Question 77

Sensitive data can be decrypted, or coded, so only users with decoding software can read it.

Question 78

Although online data entry is used in specific situations, most business activity requires batch input.

Question 79

When designing data entry screens, provide users with an opportunity to confirm the accuracy of input data before entering it.

Question 80

When a system produces multiple reports, each report should have completely different design elements.