Interfaces 💽

Question 1

Describe the CLI

Answer 1

Command line interface

It requires a user to type in instructions to choose options from menus open software etc

Question 2

Describe GUI

Answer 2

Consists of WIMP

Windows. Icons menus and pointers

Question 3

Advantages of CLI

Answer 3

User is in complete communication with computer and is not restricted from options
It is possible to alter computer configuration settings

Question 4

Disadvantages of CLI

Answer 4

User needs to learn number it commands to carry out basic operations
All commands need to be typed in. - time consuming
Difficult it to edit once commands are entered

Question 5

GUI advantages

Answer 5

User doesn’t need to learn any commands
More user friendly
Pointing device is available to make process easier

Question 6

Disadvantages of GUI

Answer 6

Uses up more memory than a CLI
User is limited to the if one provides on the screen
Needs an operating system to run