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describes how users interact with a computer system, and consists of all the hardware, software, screens, menus, functions, output, and features that affect two-way communications between the user and the computer.

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user interface (UI)

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allowed the user to send commands to the system.

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process-control

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distinction blurs between input, output, and the interface itself.

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user-centered system

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describes the relationship between computers and people who use them to perform their jobs, like the worker.

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Human-computer interaction (HCI)

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uge improvement, because it used icons, graphical objects, and pointing devices.

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graphical user interface (GUI)

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PRINCIPLES OF USER-CENTERED DESIGN

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Understand the Business
Maximize Graphical Effectiveness
Think Like a User
Use Models and Prototypes
Focus on Usability
Invite Feedback
Document Everything

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describes how people work, learn, and interact with computers; aesthetics focuses on how an interface can be made attractive and easy to use

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Ergonomics

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focuses on how an interface can be made attractive and easy to use

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aesthetics

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provides the operational structure required to carry out the design objectives.s

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interface technology

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at the top of the screen displays the main menu options. Some software packages allow you to create customized menu bars and toolbars

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menu bar

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contains icons or buttons that represent shortcuts for executing common commands.

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Toolbar

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initiates an action such as printing a form or requesting help.

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command button

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allows a user to enter information about a task that the system will perform.

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dialog box

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can display messages or provide a place for a user to enter data.

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text box

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is used to represent on or off status — clicking the toggle button switches to the other status.

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toggle button

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displays a list of choices that the user can select.

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list box

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list box displays the current selection; when the user clicks the arrow, a list of the available choices displays.

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drop-down

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represents one choice in a set of options.

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option button, or radio button

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is used to select one or more choices from a group.

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check box

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allows the user to select a date that the system will use as a field value.

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calendar control

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detail report produces one or more lines of output for each record processed.

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DETAIL REPORTS

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An exception report displays only those records that meet a specific condition or conditions.

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EXCEPTION REPORTS

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Upper-level managers often want to see total figures and do not need supporting details.

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SUMMARY REPORTS

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usually causes specific actions, such as printing subtotals for a group of records.

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control break

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type of detailed report
control break report
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produce a control break report, the records must be arranged, or sorted, in
control field order
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appears at the beginning of the report, identifies the report, and contains the report title, date, and other necessary information
report header
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appears at the end of the report, can include grand totals for numeric fields and other end-of-report information.
report footer
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which appears at the top of the page and includes the column headings that identify the data.
page header
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appears at the bottom of the page, is used to display the report title and the page number.
page footer
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Output Technology
INTERNET-BASED INFORMATION DELIVERY E-MAIL BLOGS INSTANT MESSAGING WIRELESS DEVICES DIGITAL AUDIO, IMAGES, AND VIDEO PODCASTS AUTOMATED FACSIMILE SYSTEMS COMPUTER OUTPUT TO MICROFILM (COM) COMPUTER OUTPUT TO DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIZED FORMS OF OUTPUT
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is familiar to IT professionals, who know that the best time to avoid problems is when the data is entered.
garbage in, garbage out (GIGO)
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collects input data, triggers or authorizes an input action, and provides a record of the original transaction.
source document
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usually contains the company name or logo and the title and number of the form.
heading zone
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contains codes, identification information, numbers, and dates that are used for storing completed forms
control zone
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contains instructions for completing the form.
instruction zone
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main part of the form, usually takes up at least half of the space on the form and contains captions and areas for entering variable data
body zone
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totals are included on the form, they appear in the
totals zone
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contains any required signatures.
authorization zone
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is the process of manually entering data into the information system, usually in the form of keystrokes, mouse clicks, touch screens, or spoken words.
Data entry
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is the process of manually entering data into the information system, usually in the form of keystrokes, mouse clicks, touch screens, or spoken words.
Data entry
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is used when the data must be in some predetermined sequence
sequence check
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is used for mandatory data items.
existence check
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tests to ensure that a data item fits the required data type
data type check
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data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value.
range check tests
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identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong.
reasonableness check
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is used for data items that must have certain values.
validity check
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is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together.
combination check
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are totals used to verify batch input
Batch controls
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Input Technology
BATCH INPUT ONLINE INPUT TRADEOFFS
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The following guidelines will help reduce input volume:
Input necessary data only. Do not input data that the user can retrieve from system files or calculate from other data. Do not input constant data. Use codes.
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methods to maintain output integrity and security.
output control
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protects privacy rights and shields the organization’s proprietary data from theft or unauthorized access.
Output security
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is a network terminal that supports a full-featured user interface, but limits the printing or copying of data, except to certain network resources that can be monitored and controlled.
diskless workstation
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includes the necessary measures to ensure that input data is correct, complete, and secure.
Input control
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meets all legal requirements and business need
records retention policy

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