CHAPTER 7: PROTOTYPING AND INTERFACE DESIGN

Question 1

what is the Logical Design ?

Answer 1

logical or conceptual relationships among the components of the IS
defines all
the outputs that must be produced by the system
the inputs needed by the system
the processes that must be performed by the system
is concerned with what the system must accomplish

Question 2

what is the Physical Design ?

Answer 2

a plan for the actual implementations of the logical design of the system
describes the implementation of all components of the Information Systems

Question 3

what are Input Design Objectives

Answer 3

Ease of use
Effectiveness
Accuracy
Attractiveness
Simplicity
Consistency

Question 4

GUIDELINES FOR FORM DESIGN

Answer 4

Make forms easy to fill in
Ensure that forms meet the purpose for which they are designed
Design forms to ensure accurate completion
Keep forms attractive

Question 5

GUIDELINES FOR SCREEN DESIGN

Answer 5

Keep the screen simple
Keep the screen presentation consistent
Facilitate user movement among screens
Create an attractive screen

Question 6

Create an attractive screen

Answer 6

Designing output to serve a specific purpose
Making output meaningful to the user
Delivering the appropriate quantity of output
Providing appropriate output distribution
Providing output on time
Choosing the most effective output method

Question 7

Guidelines in Output Design

Answer 7

Who is using the output?
What should the output be?
When should the output be?
How should the output be presented?
How much will it cost?
User Involvement
Report Design Principles

Question 8

Types of Report

Answer 8

DETAIL REPORTS
EXCEPTION REPORTS
SUMMARY REPORTS