Chapter 28 Flashcards
1
Q
What is excise
A
Excise is the extra work that satisfies either the needs of our tools or those of outside agents as we try to achieve our objectives. This unnecessary work could be physical and mental.
2
Q
What are examples of software excise
A
- Making backups
- Installations
- Configuring networks
- Connecting to online services
3
Q
Can there be excise in GUI
A
Yes, e.g. extra windows. It is also known as visual excise
4
Q
Does CLI have excise
A
Yes e.g. user has to learn commands
5
Q
What is navigation
A
Any action that takes the user to a new part of the interface.
6
Q
What are different types of navigation
A
- Navigation between multiple windows
- Navigation between panes
- Navigation between tools and menus
- Navigation of information
7
Q
What is pane
A
Any area on a window which is identified as a separate area is called a pane.
8
Q
What are different types of panes
A
- Adjacent panes
- Tabbed panes
9
Q
What are sub types of navigation of information
A
- Scrolling
- Linking
- Zooming
