Unit 8 Flashcards
An input _____ is a template or pattern that restricts data entry and prevents errors.
mask
A(n) _____ is a data validation rule that should be applied to mandatory data items.
existence check
A _____ collects input data and provides a record of the original transaction.
source document
For upper-level managers who often want to see total figures and do not need supporting details, a(n) _____ is appropriate.
summary report
A(n) _____ displays only those records that meet a specific condition or conditions.
exception report
A _____ usually causes specific actions, such as printing subtotals for a group of records in a report.
control break
In a _____ system, the distinction blurs between input, output, and the interface itself.
user-centered
A(n) _____ is a data validation rule that is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together.
combination check
Email is becoming an outdated means of internal and external business communication.
false
User-selected help always offers assistance for a task in progress.
False
To reach prospective customers and investors, companies use a live or prerecorded webcast, which is an audio or video media file distributed over the Internet.
True
Unlike early innovations such as the mouse and the inkjet printer, most technology advances today affect only output.
False
An interface designer does not need to understand the underlying business functions or how the system supports individual, departmental, or enterprise goals.
False
Context-sensitive help displays information about any task when the user requests it.
False
To create an attractive user interface layout and design, when the user enters data that completely fills the field, the data must move automatically to the next field.
False
