User Interface Flashcards

1
Q

State three main groups that must be considered when designing a usable user interface

A

The Visually Impaired
The Deaf
Those who struggle with motor and dexterity

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Describe a way that designers can make their website more accessible to <em>Blind </em> users?

A

<ul>
<li> Screen Reader - reads out text currently on screen</li>
<li>Braille Keyboard - allows text entering</li>
<li>Voice Commands - allow text entering by talking into a microphone </li>
<li>Page Magnification Tools</li>
</ul>

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3
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Describe a way that designers can change their HTML level of a website to increase accessibility of their interface for blind people

A

Increase the uses of alt tags when embedding images on a page

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Describe changes a designer to make to their multimedia content to allow people with limited hearing capabilities to access their user interface

A
  • Use subtitles to summarise what is being said(Maybe use simple language depending on user range)
  • Close Caption the video
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5
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What piece of technology can be used to help deaf people feel more immersed in games/videos?

A

Vibrating input/output devices

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Describe a piece of technology used to help users with limited motor and dexterity access an interface

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Head Wand - interact with touchscreens without the use of hands
Eye Tracking - lets the user enter text on an onscreen touch-screen by the position of their eyes

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What is a motor and dexterity impairment in relation to computing?

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A user who cannot fully use all the features of a mouse or keyboard

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8
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Keyboards with large print or contrasting colours can help what type of user to use a computer?

A

Blind users

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