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CHAPTER 8 Flashcards

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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

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control break report

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produce a control break report, the records must be arranged, or sorted, in

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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

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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.

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report footer

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which appears at the top of the page and includes the column headings that identify the data.

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page header

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appears at the bottom of the page, is used to display the report title and the page number.

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page footer

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Output Technology

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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.

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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.

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source document

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usually contains the company name or logo and the title and number of the form.

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heading zone

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contains codes, identification information, numbers, and dates that are used for storing completed forms

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control zone

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contains instructions for completing the form.

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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

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body zone

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totals are included on the form, they appear in the

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totals zone

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contains any required signatures.

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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.

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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.

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Data entry

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is used when the data must be in some predetermined sequence

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sequence check

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is used for mandatory data items.

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existence check

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tests to ensure that a data item fits the required data type

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data type check

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data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value.

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range check tests

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identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong.

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reasonableness check

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is used for data items that must have certain values.

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validity check

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is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together.

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combination check

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are totals used to verify batch input

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Batch controls

50
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Input Technology

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BATCH INPUT
ONLINE INPUT
TRADEOFFS

51
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The following guidelines will help reduce input volume:

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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.

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output control

53
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protects privacy rights and shields the organization’s proprietary data from theft or unauthorized access.

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Output security

54
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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.

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diskless workstation

55
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includes the necessary measures to ensure that input data is correct, complete, and secure.

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Input control

56
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meets all legal requirements and business need

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records retention policy

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