Human Computer Interface (HCL)

Human Computer Interface (HCL)

1. GUI (Graphical User Interface)

   • Advantages
     • Easy to navigate
       • Uses windows/icons/menus/pointers
         • Help guides and shortcuts for experts
         • You do not use complicated commands
   • Disadvantages
     • Lots of memory
       • Lots of processing power
         • Slow for experts that just want to get things done
           • More RAM needed

2. Menu Driven

   • Advantages
     • No need to learn lots of commands
       • Ideal for beginners
         • Little processing power needed
           • Extremely easy to use
             • Step-by-step options
   • Disadvantages
     • Poorly designed, maybe slow
       • Can be too many menu screens to work through
         • Cause frustration if menus are not organised
           • Can be tedious for experts