Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Data capture is the process of manually entering data into an information system, usually in the form of keystrokes or mouse clicks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

-A(n) ____________________, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, is a form used to request and collect input data, trigger or authorize an input action, and provide a record of the original transaction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-A(n) ____________________, such as that shown in...

Question 5

Because source documents should be stored in a safe location for some specified period of time, a company should have a(n) ____________________ that meets all legal requirements and business needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because source documents should be stored in...

Question 6

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ includes the necessary measures to ensure...

Question 8

On a data entry screen, a(n) ____________________ is a control feature that represents one choice in a set of options, from which users can select only one option.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On a data entry screen, a(n) ____________________...

Question 9

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Type of check that is used for mandatory data items.

Accepted Answer

A)  report header
B)  input volume
C)  controls
D)  detail line
E)  report footerF) source documentG) dialog boxH) interfaceI) exceptionJ) existence

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

-On a form, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, the ____________________ is the zone that usually contains instructions for completing the form.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-On a form, such as that shown...

Question 12

A combination check is a data validation check that ____.

Accepted Answer

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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.

Accepted Answer

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 15

Good interface design is based partly on ____, which provides the operational structure required to carry out the design objectives.

Accepted Answer

A)   aesthetics
B)   interface technology
C)   ergonomics
D)   output security

Question 16

The most effective method of online data entry is ____________________, in which a blank form that duplicates or resembles a source document is completed on the screen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most effective method of online data...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 8: User Interface Design

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

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

Data capture is the process of manually entering data into an information system, usually in the form of keystrokes or mouse clicks.

-A(n) ____________________, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, is a form used to request and collect input data, trigger or authorize an input action, and provide a record of the original transaction.

Because source documents should be stored in a safe location for some specified period of time, a company should have a(n) ____________________ that meets all legal requirements and business needs.

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.

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

On a data entry screen, a(n) ____________________ is a control feature that represents one choice in a set of options, from which users can select only one option.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Type of check that is used for mandatory data items.

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.

-On a form, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, the ____________________ is the zone that usually contains instructions for completing the form.

A combination check is a data validation check that ____.

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

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.

Good interface design is based partly on ____, which provides the operational structure required to carry out the design objectives.

The most effective method of online data entry is ____________________, in which a blank form that duplicates or resembles a source document is completed on the screen.

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

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

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.

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