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WorksheetsBTEC DIT User interface design
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins
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
How does the amount of information effect a User Interface?
The user may get bored or overwhelmed if there is too much
More info = Better UI
It makes it look more professional if there is tonnes of info available
There should be hardly any information to keep it mysterious
Which of these is the easiest type of User Interface for beginners to use?
Command-Line
Menu-Driven
Graphical User Interface
1. Which of the following is golden rule for interface design?
Place the user in control
Reduce the user’s memory load
Make the interface consistent
All of the mentioned
The type of error source shown in Figure 2 is __________.
complicated task sequences
low help instructions
poor interface presentation
too many steps to memorize in a single task
What are an "organisations house colours"?
The colour scheme that the brand uses, to help users recognise their product.
A selected colour scheme which differs on each page
What is Tip Text?
Text boxes that appear when you hover over an icon, designed to give the user help or guidance
Labels placed next to items that tell the user what they are
Information that is auto-filled with an individuals details based on what they have done previously.
Which option defines consistency
Keeping your UI similar across all screens to ensure the user is familiar and comfortable.
Making your UI similar to other UI's on the market place so the user knows how to use it
Making each screen of your UI different to keep the feeling fresh and so the user doesn't get bored.
Which option defines matching user expectations
Ensuring your User Interface works as the user expects it to.
Making your user interface accessible to people with impairments.
Making your user interface look identical to other Ui's so that users are comfortable using it.
Which of the following is NOT a navigational component?
Search Fields
Icons
Breadcrumbs
Exit options
Which option defines input?
Something that puts data into the computer
Something that takes data out of the computer
A device inside the computer
a program running on the computer
Which option defines output?
Something that puts data into the computer
Something that takes data out of the computer
A device inside the computer
a program running on the computer
Which of the following should you consider when choosing colour for your UI?
Don't use too many colours
Make sure colours don't clash
Use textures
Don't use colours of other brands
Make sure your colours are themed, such as Christmas or summer colours.
What is meant by use appropriate font types?
Choose fonts suitable for the purpose
Use cool fonts, not boring ones like Times New Roman
Use coloured text to make your font better
Which of the following is a suitable font to use for a Professional User Interface?
What is white space?
The parts of a document or user interface with no text or images populating them.
The part of a user interface that is coloured white
The part of a user where users can find the menu
Which of these is NOT a factor to consider when choosing a user interface
Price
Accessibility
Performance
Ease of use
Which factor should be considered when thinking about what the UI will be used for?
User Requirements
Ease of use
Performance
Accessibility
Which of these are input devices? (TWO)
Keyboard
Printer
Mouse
Monitor
Which of these are output devices? (TWO)
Keyboard
Printer
Mouse
Monitor
What are accessibility features?
Features that help ALL users access the UI, for example larger text for people with poor sight
Features that let users change the UI, such as wall paper and app colours
Features found on most UI's, such as a clock, calculator or calendar
Identify the following:
Document Tab
Document Window
Menu Bar
Hidden Tools
Identify the following:
Option Bar
Panel
Panel Group
Search
If the user wants to Save an existing file, what operation should be used?
ctrl + N
ctrl + Z
ctrl + S
ctrl + W
The data returned from this item can be the index or the item. It can be configured to allow for the selection of multiple items.
Menu
List boxes
Check boxes
Radio buttons
Interface design and layout may include:
Using a clear, easy-to-read f _ _ _ which can be increased in size.
(a)
Interface design and layout may include:
Using a high contrast between foreground text and b _ _ _ _ _ _ _ d
(a)
Interface design and layout may include:
Using bright c_ _ _ _ _ _ carefully
(a)
Interface design and layout may include:
having c_ _ _ _ and consistent navigation features.
(a)
Interface design and layout may include:
creating designs with different layouts for different screen sizes and different d_ _ _ _ _ _
(a)
Which accessibility need is being described?
they may need to take time to communicate or not be able to say words clearly
limited vision or colour blind
limited hearing
speech needs
motor needs
cognitive needs
Which accessibility need is being described?
they may need additional time to use features on a device
limited vision or colour blind
limited hearing
speech needs
motor needs
cognitive needs
Which accessibility need is being described?
they may not be able to see everything clearly
limited vision or colour blind
limited hearing
speech needs
motor needs
cognitive needs
Which accessibility need is being described?
they may not be able to move a mouse or use a keyboard, for example.
limited vision or colour blind
limited hearing
speech needs
motor needs
cognitive needs
Which accessibility feature is being described?
Users type text and run commands using their voice.
speech recognition
magnifier
narrator
high-contrast display
on-screen keyboard
How can the usability of a program be improved when typing a birth date into a form?
Make the user type in using only letters
Use a date picker
Give an error messgae
