BTEC DIT User interface design

What type of interface do touchscreen handheld devices use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do domestic appliances (air conditioners, dishwashers, washing machines) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do controlling devices (security lights, central heating controllers) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do vending machines commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do e-readers commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

How does a UI grab attention? (Multiple answers)

• Pop-up Messages

• Flashing Graphics

• Sound

• Animations

• All of the above

Which design technique refers to... "the amount of information and tools on the screen need to be carefully considered. If there is too much information the user may not know what to do..."

• Uncluttered Screens

• Tip text

• Labels

What should you consider when placing items on a UI?

• To keep all similar items together, such as settings or accessibility features.

• To use lots of different icons to help the user find them

• To separate common items so that the user doesn't get confused.

Which type of user interface is shown in the following image?

• Command Line Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Menu Interface

• Speech and Sound Interface

Which factor should be considered when thinking about what the UI will be used for?

• User Requirements

• Ease of use

• Performance

• Accessibility