Question 1

Omar has designed a paper form using 'sans serif' fonts and for his screen (or web)forms he has used 'serif' fonts.He is exercising good user interface design practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which is a poor choice when designing reports?

Accepted Answer

A) Color and patterns should be used carefully 
B) Multiple fonts and font sizes should be used on different parts of the report for readability 
C) Color is best used to separate and categorize items (like headings and regular text) 
D) Serif fonts are better for printed reports 
E) Some 'white space' is beneficial (especially for infrequent users) 
A) Color and patterns should be used carefully 
B) Multiple fonts and font sizes should be used on different parts of the report for readability 
C) Color is best used to separate and categorize items (like headings and regular text) 
D) Serif fonts are better for printed reports 
E) Some 'white space' is beneficial (especially for infrequent users)

Question 3

An ISD is somewhat similar to a DFD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A walk-through evaluation is a meeting conducted with users to present the prototype to them and walk through how the prototype will be implemented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Novices prefer user interfaces with 'ease of learning' features (like more explicit menu choices,clear directions).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Alice puts a piggy bank icon on her interactive forms to represent the 'save' operation.This is a reasonable choice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Content Awareness is probably the single most important factor in making a screen simple to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The input mechanism describes how the system captures information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

United Pharmacy needs to verify that the credit card used to purchase prescription drugs online is valid.What input validation routine would they most likely use?

Accepted Answer

Check digit check and database check.Cre

Question 10

Capturing data at the source is highly recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true about Interface Standards Design?

Accepted Answer

A) There may be several sets of interface standards for different parts of the system 
B) A data-entry screen for one application will mirror data-entry screens used in other applications in the company 
C) Each individual interface may not contain all the elements in the standards 
D) They may contain additional characteristics beyond the standard ones 
E) They must adhere to the Use Scenario Prototypes 
A) There may be several sets of interface standards for different parts of the system 
B) A data-entry screen for one application will mirror data-entry screens used in other applications in the company 
C) Each individual interface may not contain all the elements in the standards 
D) They may contain additional characteristics beyond the standard ones 
E) They must adhere to the Use Scenario Prototypes

Question 12

A ___________ is used when you want to verify that data fits within correct minimum and maximum values.

Accepted Answer

A) Completeness check 
B) Format check 
C) Range check 
D) Check digit check 
E) Consistency check 
A) Completeness check 
B) Format check 
C) Range check 
D) Check digit check 
E) Consistency check

Question 13

A format check is to verify that data is entered in the correct format - like MM/DD/YYYY.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The use of a checkbook or a shopping cart is an example of a(n): _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Interface prototype 
B) Use scenario diagram 
C) Interface structure design 
D) Relational use design 
E) Interface metaphor 
A) Interface prototype 
B) Use scenario diagram 
C) Interface structure design 
D) Relational use design 
E) Interface metaphor

Question 15

Interface Structures (shown with boxes in the textbook)cannot directly interface with other interface structures on other menus and submenus,only the interface structures on the same menu or submenu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An accountant likes to check a lot of specific accounts and records.What type of report might work best here - and why?

Accepted Answer

Detailed report - al

Question 17

Interfaces should be functional and inviting to users through careful use of white space,colors and fonts.This is part of the 'layout' principle of user interface design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Interface Structure Design defines the application coding structure used (such as developing prototypes in Visual Basic).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for preventing mistakes?

Accepted Answer

A) Label commands and actions appropriately 
B) Place menu items in alphabetical order 
C) Limiting choices 
D) Gray-out commands that cannot be used 
E) Create secondary menus when there are many similar choices on a menu 
A) Label commands and actions appropriately 
B) Place menu items in alphabetical order 
C) Limiting choices 
D) Gray-out commands that cannot be used 
E) Create secondary menus when there are many similar choices on a menu

Question 20

Which layout order for entering customer information would you likely encounter on an input form used by U.S.customers?

Accepted Answer

A) Name, street address, state, city, zipcode 
B) Name, street address, city, state, zipcode 
C) Name, city, state, zip, street address 
D) Street address, city, state, zipcode, name 
E) Name, city, state, zipcode 
A) Name, street address, state, city, zipcode 
B) Name, street address, city, state, zipcode 
C) Name, city, state, zip, street address 
D) Street address, city, state, zipcode, name 
E) Name, city, state, zipcode

Omar has designed a paper form using 'sans serif' fonts and for his screen (or web)forms he has used 'serif' fonts.He is exercising good user interface design practices.

Which is a poor choice when designing reports?

An ISD is somewhat similar to a DFD.

A walk-through evaluation is a meeting conducted with users to present the prototype to them and walk through how the prototype will be implemented.

Novices prefer user interfaces with 'ease of learning' features (like more explicit menu choices,clear directions).

Alice puts a piggy bank icon on her interactive forms to represent the 'save' operation.This is a reasonable choice.

Content Awareness is probably the single most important factor in making a screen simple to use.

The input mechanism describes how the system captures information.

United Pharmacy needs to verify that the credit card used to purchase prescription drugs online is valid.What input validation routine would they most likely use?

Capturing data at the source is highly recommended.

Which of the following is NOT true about Interface Standards Design?

A ___________ is used when you want to verify that data fits within correct minimum and maximum values.

A format check is to verify that data is entered in the correct format - like MM/DD/YYYY.

The use of a checkbook or a shopping cart is an example of a(n): _____________.

Interface Structures (shown with boxes in the textbook)cannot directly interface with other interface structures on other menus and submenus,only the interface structures on the same menu or submenu.

An accountant likes to check a lot of specific accounts and records.What type of report might work best here - and why?

Interfaces should be functional and inviting to users through careful use of white space,colors and fonts.This is part of the 'layout' principle of user interface design.

Interface Structure Design defines the application coding structure used (such as developing prototypes in Visual Basic).

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for preventing mistakes?

Which layout order for entering customer information would you likely encounter on an input form used by U.S.customers?

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters

Exam 9: Dennis/wixom/roth

Omar has designed a paper form using 'sans serif' fonts and for his screen (or web)forms he has used 'serif' fonts.He is exercising good user interface design practices.

Which is a poor choice when designing reports?

An ISD is somewhat similar to a DFD.

A walk-through evaluation is a meeting conducted with users to present the prototype to them and walk through how the prototype will be implemented.

Novices prefer user interfaces with 'ease of learning' features (like more explicit menu choices,clear directions).

Alice puts a piggy bank icon on her interactive forms to represent the 'save' operation.This is a reasonable choice.

Content Awareness is probably the single most important factor in making a screen simple to use.

The input mechanism describes how the system captures information.

United Pharmacy needs to verify that the credit card used to purchase prescription drugs online is valid.What input validation routine would they most likely use?

Capturing data at the source is highly recommended.

Which of the following is NOT true about Interface Standards Design?

A ___________ is used when you want to verify that data fits within correct minimum and maximum values.

A format check is to verify that data is entered in the correct format - like MM/DD/YYYY.

The use of a checkbook or a shopping cart is an example of a(n): _____________.

Interface Structures (shown with boxes in the textbook)cannot directly interface with other interface structures on other menus and submenus,only the interface structures on the same menu or submenu.

An accountant likes to check a lot of specific accounts and records.What type of report might work best here - and why?

Interfaces should be functional and inviting to users through careful use of white space,colors and fonts.This is part of the 'layout' principle of user interface design.

Interface Structure Design defines the application coding structure used (such as developing prototypes in Visual Basic).

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for preventing mistakes?

Which layout order for entering customer information would you likely encounter on an input form used by U.S.customers?

The Systems Analyst and Information Systems Development

Project Selection and Management

Requirements Determination

Systems Analysis and Design

Process Modeling

Data Modeling

Moving Into Design

Architecture Design

Program Design

Data Storage Design

Moving Into Implementation

Transition to the New System

the Movement to Objects

Filters