BTEC DIT User Interfaces

What is a user interface?

• A way that you navigate around the computer

• A piece of software that allows users to interact with their devices

• Lots of different graphics on a screen

• A combination of keystrokes which commands the software

Humans are the individuals that use a device. A device can be used by small groups of individuals or by millions of people around the world. Users may have different needs - what do we call these needs?

• Form controls

• Software

• Accessibility

• GUI

Which of the following are accessibility features that can be found on user interfaces? (tick all that apply)

• Zoom function

• Text read aloud

• Background music

• Dyslexia friendly font style

____________ is the word used to describe that users may be different ages and therefore have different experiences of using digital devices.

Novice, Intermediate and Expert are types of:

• Skill levels

• Accessibility

• User Interface style

• Human interaction

Washing machines and Microwaves have user interfaces build into them to help you operate them. What type of device are these?

• Handheld devices

• Computers or laptops

• Domestic appliances

• Entertainment systems

Software features are part of the user interface that allows the user to enter commands into a device. What ways can you enter commands into a device? (select all that apply)

• Menu

• Form

• Voice

• Microsoft

What type of user interface is this?

• Text based interface

• Graphical user interface

• Menu interface

• Speech interface

What type of interface is this?

• Text based interface

• GUI

• Speech interface

• Touch screen interface

What type of user interface is this?

• Speech interface

• Form interface

• Touch screen interface

• Menu interface