Interaction Styles Flashcards
1
Q
If icons do different things they should ______?
Why is this important?
A
LOOK DIFFERENT!
If users are unable to distinguish between function of icons they may get frustrated and will take longer to learn the system.
2
Q
It is important that labels (icons and text) be:
A
unambiguous.
the action resulting from interacting with an object should be obvious from its label.
3
Q
What are the main interface category languages?
A
- Command driven
- Programming
- Natural language
4
Q
What are some “other” types of interface languages?
A
- icons
- graphical interaction
- menu-driven
- form fill-in
5
Q
What are the goals of interaction?
A
- Allow users to accomplish task reliably
- Allow user to rely on semantic
- reduce strain on short term memory
- accommodate users of different levels of experience
- help users to develop a workable conceptual model
6
Q
What is direct manipulation?
A
User interacts with a symbolic representation of objects in the software. Visual and continuous representation of task and objects. Uses physical actions to represent actions in the software.
