Exam 8: User Interface Design

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

A popular security solution is the use of a network-based application, often called a _____, which controls access to and from workstation interfaces.

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

Matching ​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -It is a type of check that is used for mandatory data items.

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.

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

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

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

_____ help offers assistance for a task in progress.

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

-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(n) _____ displays only those records that meet a specific condition or conditions.

Matching ​Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -It is a type of report that is useful when the user wants information only on records that might require action.

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

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

Using batch input, data entry is performed continuously.

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.

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

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