Pearls

Question 1

What does the model pearl explore?

Answer 1

An application’s data objects and interface.

Question 2

What are 4 questions you can ask to implement the model pearl?

Answer 2

1. What can you manipulate?
2. How can data objects be manipulated?
3. What operations are grouped in each menu?
4. Are there any interaction techniques?

Question 3

How can you implement the poke pearl?

Answer 3

Search around in an application to see what functionalities you can find.

Question 4

How can you implement the toy pearl?

Answer 4

Experiment with a feature in a small document so you don’t mess up your production document.

Question 5

What are the two steps for using the toy pearl?

Answer 5

1. Create separate documents and test what a feature does.
2. Save the document for later use.

Question 6

What are two ways you can use the read and recall pearl?

Answer 6

1. Explore the menu, dialogs and toolbars to get a sense of where things are located within an application.
2. Read documentation such as the user manual, online help and online tutorials so you will know where you can find certain information later on if you need help with something.

Question 7

What are four steps in implementing the copy pearl?

Answer 7

1. Keep copies of your old stuff in well-named files and folders.
2. Capture examples as they come by
3. Make a list of what examples can be found where.
4. Add comments about what you’ve done within the file.

Question 8

What are 5 peals?

Answer 8

1. Poke
2. Read and recall
3. Model
4. Copy
5. Toy