A1.3 - The Hardware & Software Influences On An Interface

Multiple Choice

Which factor is most influenced by screen size?

• Operating system

• CPU power

• Button/graphic size

• Internet speed

Multiple Choice

Why do touchscreens need larger buttons?

• Fingers are less precise

• Faster response time

• Better resolution

• More memory

Multiple Choice

A website looks different on a phone and a laptop because:

• Different processors are used

• Websites reformat to fit screen size

• Phones have less RAM

• Laptops use wired connections

Multiple Choice

Which device would most likely use a cut-down version of a website?

• Laptop

• Smartphone

• Smart TV

• Desktop

Multiple Choice

A mobile-optimised site is designed to:

• Work offline

• Save battery

• Reformat automatically

• Block pop-ups

Multiple Choice

Traditional interfaces use:

• Touch and swipe

• Mouse and keyboard

• Voice input

• Gesture control

Multiple Choice

Why can menus be smaller on a PC?

• Screen size is bigger

• RAM is larger

• Mouse is more precise

• Faster CPU

Multiple Choice

On a phone, why are buttons designed bigger?

• To save power

• Easier for finger taps

• To load faster

• To store more data

Multiple Choice

Swiping left/right to change screens is an example of:

• Traditional input

• Gesture control

• CPU processing

• Operating system update

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a type of user input?

• Touch

• Mouse

• Voice

• RAM

Open Ended

Explain why touchscreen devices require different interface designs.

Multiple Choice

The OS controls:

• Hardware only

• Components of the computer

• Internet connections only

• User passwords

Multiple Choice

Windows OS is mainly used on:

• iPhones

• MacBooks

• PCs and laptops

• Android phones

Multiple Choice

Which is an emerging technology?

• Mouse input

• Smart speakers

• CD-ROM

• Windows 7