Question 1

A form is a business document that contains only predefined data; it is a passive document used solely for reading or viewing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to guidelines for selecting tables versus graphs,we should use tables for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Reading individual data values 
B) Providing a quick summary of data 
C) Detecting trends over time 
D) Forecasting activities 
A) Reading individual data values 
B) Providing a quick summary of data 
C) Detecting trends over time 
D) Forecasting activities

Question 3

Which error is addressed by the recommendation to make sure that users don't need the latest browsers or plug-ins to view the site?

Accepted Answer

A) Outdated information 
B) Bleeding-edge technology 
C) Scrolling test and looping animations 
D) Nonstandard use ofGUI widgets 
A) Outdated information 
B) Bleeding-edge technology 
C) Scrolling test and looping animations 
D) Nonstandard use ofGUI widgets

Question 4

"Break long sequences of alphanumeric data into small groups of three to four characters each" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

Accepted Answer

A) Meaningful titles 
B) Formatting columns,rows,and text 
C) Use meaningful labels 
D) Formatting numeric,textual,and alphanumeric data 
A) Meaningful titles 
B) Formatting columns,rows,and text 
C) Use meaningful labels 
D) Formatting numeric,textual,and alphanumeric data

Question 5

Which error is addressed by the recommendation to make sure the site is continuously updated so that users "feel" that the site is regularly maintained and updated?

Accepted Answer

A) Fixed-formatted text 
B) Scrolling test and looping animations 
C) Outdated information 
D) Slow download times 
A) Fixed-formatted text 
B) Scrolling test and looping animations 
C) Outdated information 
D) Slow download times

Question 6

Offsetting the position of nonstandard information is one of the methods of highlighting information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The ________ report has unplanned information requests in which information is gathered to support a non-routine decision.

Accepted Answer

A) Key-indicator 
B) Exception 
C) Scheduled 
D) Ad-hoc 
A) Key-indicator 
B) Exception 
C) Scheduled 
D) Ad-hoc

Question 8

Define form and report.What is the difference between the two?

Accepted Answer

A form is a business document that conta

Question 9

The usability of information displayed in tables and alphanumeric lists is likely to be much more heavily influenced by effective layout than most other types of information display.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ is a usability dimension concerned with how easy it is to remember how to accomplish a task when revisiting the system after a period of time.

Accepted Answer

A) Satisfaction and aesthetics 
B) Efficiency 
C) Memorability 
D) Error-rate 
A) Satisfaction and aesthetics 
B) Efficiency 
C) Memorability 
D) Error-rate

Question 11

To clearly show how to move forward and backward is related to balance the layout characteristic during the design of forms and reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The ________ report provides details behind the summary values on a key-indicator or exception report.

Accepted Answer

A) Exception 
B) Scheduled 
C) Drill-down 
D) Key-indicator 
A) Exception 
B) Scheduled 
C) Drill-down 
D) Key-indicator

Question 13

Which usability factor specifies that formatting should be designed with an understanding of the task being performed and the intended user?

Accepted Answer

A) Clarity 
B) Organization 
C) Format 
D) Flexibility 
A) Clarity 
B) Organization 
C) Format 
D) Flexibility

Question 14

Highlighting can be a valuable technique for drawing attention to keywords,commands,high-priority messages,and data that have changed or gone outside normal operating ranges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When designing forms and reports,which characteristic focuses on social issues such as the users status and role that should be considered in addition to environmental concerns such as lighting,sound,task interruptions,temperature,and humidity?

Accepted Answer

A) System 
B) Task 
C) Environment 
D) User 
A) System 
B) Task 
C) Environment 
D) User

Question 16

Define at least three types of business reports.

Accepted Answer

Scheduled Reports: Reports produced at p

Question 17

"Similar information displayed in multiple columns should be sorted vertically" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

Accepted Answer

A) Formatting columns,rows,and text 
B) Formatting numeric,textual,and alphanumeric data 
C) Use meaningful labels 
D) Meaningful titles 
A) Formatting columns,rows,and text 
B) Formatting numeric,textual,and alphanumeric data 
C) Use meaningful labels 
D) Meaningful titles

Question 18

"Place a blank line between every five rows in long columns" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

Accepted Answer

A) Formatting numeric,textual,and alphanumeric data 
B) Formatting columns,rows,and text 
C) Use meaningful labels 
D) Meaningful titles 
A) Formatting numeric,textual,and alphanumeric data 
B) Formatting columns,rows,and text 
C) Use meaningful labels 
D) Meaningful titles

Question 19

Increasingly,developers are using tools that can quickly create screen mockups,referred to as wireframes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are some guidelines to take into consideration when designing forms and reports?

Accepted Answer

User-Issues related to experience,skills

A form is a business document that contains only predefined data; it is a passive document used solely for reading or viewing.

According to guidelines for selecting tables versus graphs,we should use tables for ________.

Which error is addressed by the recommendation to make sure that users don't need the latest browsers or plug-ins to view the site?

"Break long sequences of alphanumeric data into small groups of three to four characters each" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

Which error is addressed by the recommendation to make sure the site is continuously updated so that users "feel" that the site is regularly maintained and updated?

Offsetting the position of nonstandard information is one of the methods of highlighting information.

The ________ report has unplanned information requests in which information is gathered to support a non-routine decision.

Define form and report.What is the difference between the two?

The usability of information displayed in tables and alphanumeric lists is likely to be much more heavily influenced by effective layout than most other types of information display.

________ is a usability dimension concerned with how easy it is to remember how to accomplish a task when revisiting the system after a period of time.

To clearly show how to move forward and backward is related to balance the layout characteristic during the design of forms and reports.

The ________ report provides details behind the summary values on a key-indicator or exception report.

Which usability factor specifies that formatting should be designed with an understanding of the task being performed and the intended user?

Highlighting can be a valuable technique for drawing attention to keywords,commands,high-priority messages,and data that have changed or gone outside normal operating ranges.

When designing forms and reports,which characteristic focuses on social issues such as the users status and role that should be considered in addition to environmental concerns such as lighting,sound,task interruptions,temperature,and humidity?

Define at least three types of business reports.

"Similar information displayed in multiple columns should be sorted vertically" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

"Place a blank line between every five rows in long columns" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

Increasingly,developers are using tools that can quickly create screen mockups,referred to as wireframes.

What are some guidelines to take into consideration when designing forms and reports?

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

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Exam 10: Designing Forms and Reports

A form is a business document that contains only predefined data; it is a passive document used solely for reading or viewing.

According to guidelines for selecting tables versus graphs,we should use tables for ________.

Which error is addressed by the recommendation to make sure that users don't need the latest browsers or plug-ins to view the site?

"Break long sequences of alphanumeric data into small groups of three to four characters each" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

Which error is addressed by the recommendation to make sure the site is continuously updated so that users "feel" that the site is regularly maintained and updated?

Offsetting the position of nonstandard information is one of the methods of highlighting information.

The ________ report has unplanned information requests in which information is gathered to support a non-routine decision.

Define form and report.What is the difference between the two?

The usability of information displayed in tables and alphanumeric lists is likely to be much more heavily influenced by effective layout than most other types of information display.

________ is a usability dimension concerned with how easy it is to remember how to accomplish a task when revisiting the system after a period of time.

To clearly show how to move forward and backward is related to balance the layout characteristic during the design of forms and reports.

The ________ report provides details behind the summary values on a key-indicator or exception report.

Which usability factor specifies that formatting should be designed with an understanding of the task being performed and the intended user?

Highlighting can be a valuable technique for drawing attention to keywords,commands,high-priority messages,and data that have changed or gone outside normal operating ranges.

When designing forms and reports,which characteristic focuses on social issues such as the users status and role that should be considered in addition to environmental concerns such as lighting,sound,task interruptions,temperature,and humidity?

Define at least three types of business reports.

"Similar information displayed in multiple columns should be sorted vertically" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

"Place a blank line between every five rows in long columns" is related to which guideline for displaying tables and lists?

Increasingly,developers are using tools that can quickly create screen mockups,referred to as wireframes.

What are some guidelines to take into consideration when designing forms and reports?

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

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