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3.1.2 Software 3/3
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- 1Definition of a Human-Computer interfaceA HCI provides the means to give computers instructions and receive its output
- 2What does a GUI stand for?Graphical User Interface
- 3What are the main features of a GUI?Icons
Windows
Menus
Pointer - 4Two examples of software which uses a GUIWord Processor
Internet pages - 5Three Advantages of a GUIEasy to use
Dont need any real computing knowledge
Often comes with help tools - 6Three disadvantages of a GUINeeds more RAM to run
More processing power needed
Can be slower than a command line - 7What are the main features of a Menu Interface?Takes users from one screen to another based on choices made from a simple menu
- 8Two examples of software which uses a Menu InterfaceCash Machine
DVD Movie Menu - 9Three advantages of a Menu InterfaceEasy to use
Cannot get lost in
Easy to create - 10Three disadvantages of a Menu InterfaceIf badly designed can be slow and confusing
Can be boring and irritating
Takes a long time - 11What are the Main Features of a Form Based Interface?Computer based data capture interface and can be made of single line text fields, text boxes, drop down menus, tick boxes and radio buttons
- 12Where would you normally find a Form Based Interface?Online Questionnaires
Credit card information (online shopping) - 13Three advantages of a Form Based InterfaceEasy to summit details
No handwriting errors
Autofill options - 14Three disadvantages of a Form Based InterfaceTime consuming
Options may be limited
Validation rules might reject information - 15What are the main features of a Natural Language Interface?Allows users to speak or type normally
- 16Two Examples of a Natural Language InterfaceSiri
Dictation Software - 17Three advantages of a Natural Language InterfaceNo training needed
Ideal for physically disabled users
Novel (Fun) - 18Three disadvantages of a Natural Language InterfaceGUI can be easier to use
May struggle with accents
Relies on quality of programming - 19What is a Command Line Interface?Typically only used by technicians
- 20Three advantages of a Command Line InterfaceAll functions of software avaliable
Features can be accessed quickly
Little memory needed - 21Three disadvantages of a Command Line InterfaceSoftware Specific Language must be known
Spelling mistakes and Typos have a effect
File and Folder structure not obvious
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- A Level Computing (F451) Flashcards on 3.1.2 Software 3/3, created by Molly Hills on 30/11/2014.
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