Exam 8: User Interface Design

Andrea's manager has looked over the individual employee purchases and now wants a report that will identify only those employees who have spent more than $1,000 with their discount in the past two months. In which of the following folders is she likely to find this category of report?

A(n) ____________________ is a specially formatted digital audio file that can be downloaded by Internet users from a variety of content providers.

Batch control totals often are called ____________________, because they are not meaningful numbers themselves, but are useful for comparison purposes.

-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.

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

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

Sensitive data can be encrypted, or coded, in a process called ____________________, so only users with decoding software can read it.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

____________________ includes the necessary measures to ensure that input data is correct, complete, and secure.

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

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

-On a form, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, insufficient space, confusing instructions, or poor organization, all would be symptoms of incorrect ____________________.

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

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