User Interfaces

What does GUI stand for?

• Graphical User Interface

• General User Input

• Global Utility Interface

• Graphical Utility Integration

What 4 things would you normally find in a GUI?

• WIMP – Windows Icons Menu Pointers

• CPU – Central Processing Unit

• RAM – Random Access Memory

• BIOS – Basic Input Output System

What are some other ways that you can interact with a computing device?

• Mouse – click on icons, windows, menu items; Touch screen – swipe, click, drag; Keyboard – type, enter commands, shortcuts; Voice – speak commands, dictate messages

• Only by using a mouse and keyboard; no other methods exist.

• Computing devices can only be controlled by remote controls.

• Interaction is only possible through programming languages.

When choosing an interface, what is an important factor to consider?

• User needs and usability

• The color of the device

• The price of the interface

• The brand name only

Fill in the blank: ________ is a design philosophy that aims to make products easy to use and understand. The goal is to create products that users can use without much effort, and that are less likely to require a tutorial.

• Intuitive

• Complicated

• Obscure

• Inefficient

• Confusing

What is response time in the context of user interface design? Fill in the blank: Response time is _______.

• the time taken for the device or computer system to respond to a user action

• the amount of memory used by a program

• the number of users a system can support simultaneously

• the speed at which data is transferred between devices

Which of the following is included in response time?

• The time to respond to a mouse movement or hand gesture

• The time to load a program or app

• The time to load a web page

• All of the above

Fill in the blank: User interfaces need to have good ________ for users to be able to use them productively and also to enjoy the experience.

• performance

• color

• animation

• hardware

Features that make apps and programs easy to use include:

• Intuitive navigation and clear interface

• Complex menus and hidden options

• Unresponsive controls and slow performance

• Confusing layouts and inconsistent design

What is the main purpose of menus in user interface design?

• To display advertisements

• To group different options into categories to make them easier to find

• To slow down the user

• To hide important features