CrashCourse Computer Science: Graphical User Interfaces

What was the significant feature of the Apple Macintosh released in 1984?

• It was the first computer to have internet connectivity.

• It was the first computer to use a touch screen.

• It was the first computer with a graphical user interface and a mouse.

• It had a command line interface.

Who is considered the true forefather of modern GUIs?

• Vannevar Bush

• Douglas Engelbart

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

What was the name of the first true GUI computer developed at Xerox PARC?

• Xerox Alto

• Xerox Star

• IBM PC

• Apple Lisa

What is the WIMP interface?

• Windows, Internet, Menus, Pointer

• Widgets, Internet, Menus, Pointer

• Widgets, Icons, Menus, Pointer

• Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer

What programming paradigm do GUIs use?

• Procedural programming

• Object-oriented programming

• Functional programming

• Event-driven programming

What metaphor did the Xerox Star extend?

• Classroom Metaphor

• Office Metaphor

• Desktop Metaphor

• Library Metaphor

What was the price tag of the Xerox Star equivalent to in today's money?

• $300,000

• $50,000

• $100,000

• $200,000

What was the main reason for the commercial failure of the Xerox Star?

• Limited availability

• Poor marketing

• High price

• Lack of features

What did the term WYSIWYG stand for?

• What-You-Say-Is-What-You-Give

• What-You-See-Is-What-You-Give

• What-You-Say-Is-What-You-Get

• What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get

What was Steve Jobs' reaction to seeing Xerox’s graphical user interface?

• He decided to abandon GUI development.

• He thought it was too complex.

• He saw the future of computing.

• He was unimpressed.