Exam 10: Human Computer Interaction Layer Design

Why is it important to capture data at the source and how is this process best done?

Distinguish between batch processing and on-line processing. What are the pros and cons of each input method? Under what circumstances is it best to use each?

Using the word "client" repeatedly, instead of interchanging it with the word "customer" is an example of the interface design principle for minimal user effort.

Krug's three design principles are also important to design the user interfaces of mobile computing systems, especially the first one: ________________ .

One of the principles for common sense based user interface design is "Don't make me think!"

People play games again and again because playing games is fun.

Describe the five steps of the user interface design process. Why is this process iterative?

One of the challenges of designing user interface for mobile computing applications is that the device may be used everywhere.

A(n) _____ check ensures that combinations of data are valid, for example, does the zip code of an address correspond to the correct state name.

In user interface design, use scenarios will _____.

Analysts often set out to introduce bias into the design of a report by sorting the information alphabetically or chronologically.

Moving files by dragging and dropping is an example of _____ navigation controls.

When developing a virtual reality system, what are some of the issues that need to be addresses?

If real-time information is required by the information system, then the appropriate input processing mechanism is _____.

A tool bar is a list of commands at the top of the screen that are always present on the interface and may drop down immediately below another menu and disappear after one use.

A menu bar is often a second-level menu that pops up, floats over the screen, and disappears after one use.

The interface standard that describes the general appearance of all the screens in the information system and the paper-based forms and reports that are used/developed by the system is the interface templates.

The user interface design principle that places an emphasis on the intuitive flow of the interface (i.e. left to right and top to bottom) to minimize the user's movements is _____.

When designing user interface for mobile computing applications, you should not reuse patterns that have been used for mobile devices.

What is occlusion? Why is it an issue when developing multi-dimensional information visualizations? What are augmented reality systems? What are Virtual reality systems?