BTEC Tech Award Digital information technology (Component 1)

What is a User Interface?

• software that you can see when using a device.

• software that is only available on a handheld device

• software that allows users to interact with their devices.

• software that allows users to speak to their device

Tick 4 MAIN features of a GUI Interface..

• its a visual interface

• it allows navigation around the interface

• It features Icons

• It features menus

• It features an internet connection

Tick 2 MAIN features of a SPEECH interface

• It will always recognise a users voice

• Its features a built in microphone

• It features a touch sensitive keypad

• It responds through the voice of the user

Which type of users would benefit from a braille keyboard?

• Novice

• Blind

• Expert

• Old

Which Interface uses images/icons to make it easier for the user?

• Command Line
• Graphical
• Voice Command

A Cashpoint machine (ATM) uses this type of interface?

• Forms interface
• Menu Interface
• GUI interface
• Command Line Interface

This is the type of interface used on a smart phone

• Forms Interface
• Menu Interface
• GUI Interface
• Command Line Interface

What type of interface was used on the older styles of mobile phones? (see picture)

• Menu Interface
• GUI Interface
• Forms Interface
• Command Line Interface

Which term is used to describe the fact that software should be able to be used by ALL types of users?

• Accessibility

• Useability

• Optimisation

Which UI is shown?

• Command Line
• GUI
• Form Driven