Question 1

Match each of the following usability factors with its description.
-Information format should be consistent between entry and display.

Accepted Answer

A) consistency 
B) ease 
C) efficiency 
D) flexibility 
E) format 
A) consistency 
B) ease 
C) efficiency 
D) flexibility 
E) format

Question 2

Referencing form and report usability,special symbols,such as decimal places,dollar signs and +/- signs should be used as appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match each of the following usability factors with its description.
-Information should be viewed and retrieved in a manner most convenient to the user.

Accepted Answer

A) consistency 
B) ease 
C) efficiency 
D) flexibility 
E) format 
A) consistency 
B) ease 
C) efficiency 
D) flexibility 
E) format

Question 4

Research conducted on the usage of color found that:

Accepted Answer

A) color had positive effects on user task performance and perceptions when the user was under time constraints for the completion of a task 
B) color is universally better than no color 
C) the benefits of color are apparent regardless of the presentation format of the information 
D) limiting the number and amount of color is not a good idea 
A) color had positive effects on user task performance and perceptions when the user was under time constraints for the completion of a task 
B) color is universally better than no color 
C) the benefits of color are apparent regardless of the presentation format of the information 
D) limiting the number and amount of color is not a good idea

Question 5

__________ is the use of small,simple images to allow a Web page to be displayed more quickly.

Accepted Answer

Lightweigh

Question 6

Which of the following is not a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Tables are best when the users' task is related to finding an individual data value from a larger data set. 
B) Line and bar graphs are more appropriate for gaining an understanding of data changes over time. 
C) Providing sufficient white space often entails printing a report in portrait rather than in landscape orientation. 
D) The key determination as to when you should select a table or a graph is the task being performed by the user. 
A) Tables are best when the users' task is related to finding an individual data value from a larger data set. 
B) Line and bar graphs are more appropriate for gaining an understanding of data changes over time. 
C) Providing sufficient white space often entails printing a report in portrait rather than in landscape orientation. 
D) The key determination as to when you should select a table or a graph is the task being performed by the user.

Question 7

When designing Web pages,which of the following is the recommendation for avoiding anything that looks like advertising?

Accepted Answer

A) avoid using large images,lots of images,unnecessary animations,or other time-consuming content 
B) avoid scrolling text and animations since they are both hard to read and users often equate such content as advertising 
C) make sure that users do not need the latest browsers or plug-ins to view your site 
D) make sure you avoid designing any legitimate information in a manner that resembles advertising 
A) avoid using large images,lots of images,unnecessary animations,or other time-consuming content 
B) avoid scrolling text and animations since they are both hard to read and users often equate such content as advertising 
C) make sure that users do not need the latest browsers or plug-ins to view your site 
D) make sure you avoid designing any legitimate information in a manner that resembles advertising

Question 8

Clearly labeling all data and entry fields refers to the general guideline of:

Accepted Answer

A) meaningful titles 
B) meaningful information 
C) balanced layout 
D) easy navigation 
A) meaningful titles 
B) meaningful information 
C) balanced layout 
D) easy navigation

Question 9

When designing forms and reports,the first activity is to:

Accepted Answer

A) gain an understanding of the intended user and task objectives by collecting initial requirements during requirements determination 
B) structure and refine the requirements independent from the users 
C) ask users to review and refine prototypes of the form or report 
D) structure and refine the requirements with the users 
A) gain an understanding of the intended user and task objectives by collecting initial requirements during requirements determination 
B) structure and refine the requirements independent from the users 
C) ask users to review and refine prototypes of the form or report 
D) structure and refine the requirements with the users

Question 10

When selecting tables versus graphs,you should use tables to forecast activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In reference to the general guidelines for displaying tables and lists,which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) The context and meaning of tables and lists are significantly derived from the format of the information. 
B) The usability of information displayed in tables and alphanumeric lists is likely to be much more influenced by effective layout than most other types of information. 
C) A blank line should be placed between every ten rows in long columns. 
D) A single type face should be used,except for emphasis. 
A) The context and meaning of tables and lists are significantly derived from the format of the information. 
B) The usability of information displayed in tables and alphanumeric lists is likely to be much more influenced by effective layout than most other types of information. 
C) A blank line should be placed between every ten rows in long columns. 
D) A single type face should be used,except for emphasis.

Question 12

Generally speaking,highlighting methods appear the same on all output devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The general design guideline stating that information should be viewed and retrieved in a manner most convenient to the user is:

Accepted Answer

A) efficiency 
B) ease 
C) flexibility 
D) format 
A) efficiency 
B) ease 
C) flexibility 
D) format

Question 14

Where possible,text should appear in all upper case on forms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When designing Web pages,which of the following is the recommendation for avoiding slow download times?

Accepted Answer

A) avoid using large images,lots of images,unnecessary animations,or other time-consuming content 
B) avoid scrolling text and animations since they are both hard to read and users often equate such content as advertising 
C) make sure that users do not need the latest browsers or plug-ins to view your site 
D) make sure you avoid designing any legitimate information in a manner that resembles advertising 
A) avoid using large images,lots of images,unnecessary animations,or other time-consuming content 
B) avoid scrolling text and animations since they are both hard to read and users often equate such content as advertising 
C) make sure that users do not need the latest browsers or plug-ins to view your site 
D) make sure you avoid designing any legitimate information in a manner that resembles advertising

Question 16

Match each of the following common errors to its recommendation.
-Avoid fixed-formatted text that requires users to scroll horizontally to view content or links.

Accepted Answer

A) bleeding-edge technology 
B) scrolling test and looping animations 
C) nonstandard link colors 
D) nonstandard use of GUI widgets 
E) anything that looks like advertising
F)outdated information
G)displaying long lists as long pages
H)fixed-formatted text
I)slow download times 
A) bleeding-edge technology 
B) scrolling test and looping animations 
C) nonstandard link colors 
D) nonstandard use of GUI widgets 
E) anything that looks like advertising
F)outdated information
G)displaying long lists as long pages
H)fixed-formatted text
I)slow download times

Question 17

Match each of the following usability factors with its description.
-To shorten the message,use abbreviations and acronyms frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) consistency 
B) ease 
C) efficiency 
D) flexibility 
E) format 
A) consistency 
B) ease 
C) efficiency 
D) flexibility 
E) format

Question 18

When using color,printing or conversion to other media,may not easily translate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is not a benefit of using color?

Accepted Answer

A) soothes or strikes the eye 
B) facilitates subtle discriminations in complex displays 
C) evokes more emotional reactions 
D) printing or conversion to other media may not easily translate 
A) soothes or strikes the eye 
B) facilitates subtle discriminations in complex displays 
C) evokes more emotional reactions 
D) printing or conversion to other media may not easily translate

Question 20

Guidelines for designing forms and reports address __________,__________,__________,and __________.

Accepted Answer

using meaningful titles,includ

Match each of the following usability factors with its description. -Information format should be consistent between entry and display.

Referencing form and report usability,special symbols,such as decimal places,dollar signs and +/- signs should be used as appropriate.

Match each of the following usability factors with its description. -Information should be viewed and retrieved in a manner most convenient to the user.

Research conducted on the usage of color found that:

__________ is the use of small,simple images to allow a Web page to be displayed more quickly.

Which of the following is not a true statement?

When designing Web pages,which of the following is the recommendation for avoiding anything that looks like advertising?

Clearly labeling all data and entry fields refers to the general guideline of:

When designing forms and reports,the first activity is to:

When selecting tables versus graphs,you should use tables to forecast activities.

In reference to the general guidelines for displaying tables and lists,which of the following statements is not true?

Generally speaking,highlighting methods appear the same on all output devices.

The general design guideline stating that information should be viewed and retrieved in a manner most convenient to the user is:

Where possible,text should appear in all upper case on forms.

When designing Web pages,which of the following is the recommendation for avoiding slow download times?

Match each of the following common errors to its recommendation. -Avoid fixed-formatted text that requires users to scroll horizontally to view content or links.

Match each of the following usability factors with its description. -To shorten the message,use abbreviations and acronyms frequently.

When using color,printing or conversion to other media,may not easily translate.

Which of the following is not a benefit of using color?

Guidelines for designing forms and reports address ,,,and .

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

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Exam 10: Designing Forms and Reports

Match each of the following usability factors with its description. -Information format should be consistent between entry and display.

Referencing form and report usability,special symbols,such as decimal places,dollar signs and +/- signs should be used as appropriate.

Match each of the following usability factors with its description. -Information should be viewed and retrieved in a manner most convenient to the user.

Research conducted on the usage of color found that:

__________ is the use of small,simple images to allow a Web page to be displayed more quickly.

Which of the following is not a true statement?

When designing Web pages,which of the following is the recommendation for avoiding anything that looks like advertising?

Clearly labeling all data and entry fields refers to the general guideline of:

When designing forms and reports,the first activity is to:

When selecting tables versus graphs,you should use tables to forecast activities.

In reference to the general guidelines for displaying tables and lists,which of the following statements is not true?

Generally speaking,highlighting methods appear the same on all output devices.

The general design guideline stating that information should be viewed and retrieved in a manner most convenient to the user is:

Where possible,text should appear in all upper case on forms.

When designing Web pages,which of the following is the recommendation for avoiding slow download times?

Match each of the following common errors to its recommendation. -Avoid fixed-formatted text that requires users to scroll horizontally to view content or links.

Match each of the following usability factors with its description. -To shorten the message,use abbreviations and acronyms frequently.

When using color,printing or conversion to other media,may not easily translate.

Which of the following is not a benefit of using color?

Guidelines for designing forms and reports address __________,__________,__________,and __________.

The Systems Development Environment

The Origins of Software

Managing the Information Systems Project

Identifying and Selecting Systems Development Projects

Initiating and Planning Systems Development Projects

Determining System Requirements

Structuring System Process Requirements

Structuring System Data Requirements

Designing Databases

Designing Interfaces and Dialogues

Designing Distributed and Internet Systems

System Implementation

Maintaining Information Systems

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Use Cases

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Activity Diagrams

Objected-Oriented Analysis and Design: Object Modeling-Class Diagrams

Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: Sequence Diagrams

Filters

Guidelines for designing forms and reports address ,,,and .