HCI Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 5 factors taken into account when designing a good user interface.
A
- What the program will be designed to do
- Who is going to use it
- Consistency of layout & navigation
- Online and offline help
- It should be customisable to the needs of the user
2
Q
Name 2 advantages of a GUI
A
- user friendly
- can be customised to suit the needs
- use of icons provide easily recognisable shortcuts for the user
- easy to use with minimum training
- suitable for users with low IT skills
- multitasking
3
Q
Name 2 disadvantages of a GUI
A
- takes up more RAM and storage space on the disk
- Can make the machine run slower
- GUI’s take more time to develop
4
Q
Name 2 advantages of a command line interface
A
- Faster and more versatile if you know the system
- Takes up less memory
5
Q
Name a disadvantage of Command Line interface
A
commands need to be known and typed correctly
need technical experience
