Consider Two Alternative Designs for an Electronic Form Aimed at Users

Multiple Choice

Consider two alternative designs for an electronic form aimed at users who complete the form on a desktop computer several times per day. In Design A, the form uses 10 text fields where users type and tab to the next field. In Design B, the form uses a mixture of drop down menus, radio buttons and text fields. Which of the following predictions is most likely to be true?

A) Users will be more effective with Design A and more efficient with Design B
B) Users will be more effective with Design A
C) Users will be equally effective with both designs
D) Users will be more efficient with Design B