Chapter 2C

Chapter 2C

1. user interface

   • menu
     • an on-screen list of options
   • form
     • an on-screen form in which to type in data
   • command line
     • a space in to type in instructions
   • natural language
     • a voice based interface
   • known as GUI or WIMP

2. utility programs

   • assists monitoring and the maintaining of the computer system
   • printer monitoring softawre, virus checkersand file compression software

3. hardware devices

   • footmouse
     • mouse controlled by the foot
   • eye typer
     • uses the movement of eye muscles
   • mouth stick
     • controls input with your mouth
   • puff suck switch
     • tube placed in the mouth and blown/sucked through