Computer Interface Design Principles

Which term is used to describe the fact that an interface should be able to be used by ALL types of users inlcuding those with disabilities?

• Accessibility

• Useability

• Optimisation

Which type of users would benefit from a braille keyboard?

• Novice

• Blind

• Expert

• Old

How can the usability of a program be improved when typing a birth date into a form?

• Make the user type in using only letters

• Use a date picker

• Give an error messgae

What type of interface would only suit an expert user?

• Menu Driven

• GUI - Graphical User Interface

• WIMP - Windows Icon Menu Pointer

• Command Line Interface

Which is the interface design principle which is about the appearance of the interface screen so that it is not too cluttered and is easy to understand:

• Navigation

• Visual Layout

• Consistency

• Interactivity

Which term is used to define easy-to-use instructions:

• readability

• consistency

• navigation

• visual layout

Accessibility refers to

• making interfaces simple to access their information and functionality

• making interfaces usable by people of all abilities

• making sure users with disabilities have access to information and functionality

• making interfaces usable by people with advanced skills

Every GUI program requires a window

• true

• false

GUI stands for Good User Interface

• true

• false

Which Interface is this an example of?

• Command Line
• Graphical
• Voice Command