Mastering User Interfaces

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Which of the following is an example of a user interface?

  • A computer program
  • A smartphone (correct)
  • A software icon
  • A computer system

What type of interface is commonly used by smartphones and PCs?

  • Natural Language Interface
  • Virtual Reality Interface
  • Graphical User Interface (correct)
  • Command Line Interface

Besides smartphones and PCs, what other devices can have user interfaces?

  • Smart TVs
  • Printers
  • Washing machines
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of a user interface?

<p>To interact with a computer system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of interface is commonly used by technical computer users to perform complex tasks more quickly?

<p>Command-line interface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GUI stand for?

<p>Graphical User Interface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does WIMP stand for?

<p>Windows, Icons, Menus &amp; Pointers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a graphical user interface?

<p>To provide a visual display of computer programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What represents the user's point of control in a graphical user interface?

<p>Pointers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

User Interface

  • A user interface is an example of a web page, a GUI window, or a command-line prompt.
  • Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) are commonly used by smartphones and PCs.
  • Other devices that can have user interfaces include televisions, gaming consoles, and appliances.

Purpose of a User Interface

  • The purpose of a user interface is to enable users to interact with a computer and access its functionality.

Technical Interfaces

  • The command-line interface (CLI) is commonly used by technical computer users to perform complex tasks more quickly.

GUI Acronyms

  • GUI stands for Graphical User Interface.
  • WIMP stands for Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointing devices.

Graphical User Interface

  • The purpose of a graphical user interface is to provide an intuitive way for users to interact with a computer using visual icons, menus, and windows.
  • The mouse cursor represents the user's point of control in a graphical user interface.

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