Deck 8: User Interface Design

Question 1

All screen designs should be documented for later use by programmers.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Human-computer interaction (HCI)describes the relationship between computers and the people who use them to perform their jobs.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A transparent interface does not distract the user and calls no attention to itself.

Question 5

Most users work with a varied mix of input,screen output,and data queries as they perform their day-to-day job functions.

Question 6

The interface is where a user interacts with the system.

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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 10

From a user's viewpoint,coding is the most critical part of the system design.

Question 11

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

Question 12

The storyboard should be created with software,not drawn freehand.

Question 13

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

Question 14

Centralized IT departments no longer produce reams of printed reports.

Question 15

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

Question 16

Using batch input,data entry is performed continuously.
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Question 17

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

Question 18

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 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

If an input mask is used,data will not be restricted during entry.

Question 22

A(n)_____ does not distract a user and calls no attention to itself.

A) transparent interface
B) translucent interface
C) opaque interface
D) pellucid interface

Question 23

Prototypes and mock-ups can be used to obtain feedback throughout the design process.

Question 24

Apple was a pioneer in user interface development,introducing the _____,complete with mouse and screen icons,in the early 1980s.

A) command line interface
B) binary line interface
C) character user interface
D) graphical user interface

Question 25

Email is becoming an outdated means of internal and external business communication.

Question 26

Unlike early innovations such as the mouse and the inkjet printer,most technology advances today affect only output.

Question 27

To reach prospective customers and investors,companies use a live or prerecorded webcast,which is an audio or video media file distributed over the Internet.

Question 28

In very complex systems,the prototype can become unwieldy and difficult to manage.

Question 29

A user interface (UI)is the key to _____,which includes user satisfaction,support for business functions,and system effectiveness.

A) testability
B) usability
C) encapsulation
D) abstraction

Question 30

In a _____ system,the distinction blurs between input,output,and the interface itself.

A) user-centered
B) topology-centered
C) system-centered
D) network-centered

Question 31

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

A) storyboard
B) viewbox
C) viewport
D) wireframe

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

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

A) encapsulation metrics
B) abstraction metrics
C) ergonomic metrics
D) usability metrics

Question 34

A data validation rule improves input quality by testing the data and rejecting any entry that fails to meet specified conditions.

Question 35

In an efficient design,data is reentered at least two times.

Question 36

A secure system includes _____ that can log every instance of data entry and changes.

A) audit trails
B) trap trails
C) batch trails
D) control trails

Question 37

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

A) physical-control
B) process-control
C) quality-control
D) network-control

Question 38

_____ describes the relationship between computers and the people who use them to perform their jobs.

A) Human-computer interaction (HCI)
B) Peripheral component interconnect (PCI)
C) Media control interaction (MCI)
D) Peripheral connect (PC)

Question 39

The totals zone of a source document contains any required signatures.

Question 40

A natural language feature requires users to type commands or requests in programming code using a set of instructions and symbols.

Question 41

A(n)_____ is a data validation rule that is used to verify that data items fall between a specified minimum and maximum value.

A) sequence check
B) range check
C) asynchronous check
D) existence check

Question 42

A _____ collects input data,triggers or authorizes an input action,and provides a record of the original transaction.

A) transaction document
B) recovery document
C) source document
D) tester document

Question 43

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

Question 44

If variable input data is needed,a _____ must be provided to explain what is needed.

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

Question 45

A _____ is a data validation rule that identifies values that are questionable,but not necessarily wrong.

A) sequence check
B) range check
C) validity check
D) reasonableness check

Question 46

A(n)_____ is a data validation rule that can be used for data items that must have certain values.

A) existence check
B) validity check
C) batch check
D) reasonableness check

Question 47

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

A) menu box
B) toolbar
C) dialog box
D) taskbar

Question 48

_____ is an online data entry method where a blank form that duplicates or resembles the source document is completed on the screen.

A) Form uploading
B) Form resetting
C) Form pulling
D) Form filling

Question 49

A(n)_____ is a data validation rule that should be applied to mandatory data items.

A) sequence check
B) range check
C) asynchronic check
D) existence check

Question 50

In a source document,the _____ contains any required signatures.

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

Question 51

A(n)_____ is a data validation rule that is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together.

A) existence check
B) combination check
C) data type check
D) reasonableness check

Question 52

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) help button

Question 53

_____ help offers assistance for a task in progress.

A) User-selected
B) User-sensitive
C) Standard-selected
D) Context-sensitive

Question 54

In 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 55

An input _____ is a template or pattern that restricts data entry and prevents errors.

A) pattern
B) mask
C) legend
D) key

Question 56

In a source document,the main part of a 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 57

The term "_____" is familiar to IT professionals,who know that the best time to avoid problems is when the data is entered.

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

Question 58

A _____ improves input quality by testing the data and rejecting any entry that fails to meet specified conditions.

A) data load rule
B) data validation rule
C) data requirements rule
D) data mining rule

Question 59

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

A) milestone documents
B) tender documents
C) turnaround documents
D) policy documents

Question 60

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) help button

Question 61

List at least six guidelines for creating an interface that is easy to learn and use.

Question 62

To reach prospective customers and investors,companies use a live or prerecorded _____,which is an audio or video media file distributed over the Internet.

A) netpod
B) podread
C) webOS
D) webcast

Question 63

Explain how podcasts are used for sales and marketing.

Question 64

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 65

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) fixed-spaced reports
B) character-based reports
C) figure-based reports
D) plot-spaced reports

Question 66

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 67

Give some examples of how the user interface continues to evolve.

Question 68

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 69

To produce a control break report,the records must be arranged,or sorted,in _____.

A) control break order
B) control field order
C) subgroup field order
D) character break order

Question 70

The _____,which appears at the beginning of a report,identifies the report and contains the report title,date,and other necessary information.

A) control head
B) report header
C) report footer
D) character head

Question 71

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

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

Question 72

The _____,which appears at the end of a report,can include grand totals for numeric fields and other end-of-report information.

A) total field
B) report header
C) report footer
D) character field

Question 73

Betty's manager wants to see just the total sales figures without many of the supporting details.In which of the following folders is she likely to find this category of report?

A) Exception reports
B) Summary reports
C) Detail reports
D) Control reports

Question 74

_____ 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 75

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) disked
C) thick
D) diskless

Question 76

A _____ system allows a customer to request a fax using email,via the company website,or by telephone.

A) faxback
B) frontfax
C) turnfax
D) digifax

Question 77

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

A) output stream
B) output aesthetic
C) output control
D) output data

Question 78

Betty's lead needs to get a report of all of the purchases made only by his employees,using their employee discount,in a given week.In which of the following folders is she likely to find this category of report?

A) Exception reports
B) Summary reports
C) Detail reports
D) Control reports

Question 79

Describe the characteristics of a detail report.