18 Questions
What is the basis for visual user interface design, according to the text?
Manual affordances
Which company contributed significant innovations to desktop computing, along with Alto, according to the text?
Xerox PARC
What principle became popular at PARC and eliminated modes from software?
'Don't-mode-me'
Which term is used to describe how things are manipulated with our hands in visual user interface design?
Manual affordances
What did Xerox PARC provide a license for, as mentioned in the text?
'NOMODES'
Why are edit mode and print mode convenient only for the program and not the user?
They are based on implementation model
What is the most important aspect of multiplatform development according to the text?
Interoperability between platforms
Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of models mentioned in the text?
Prototypical model
What is the purpose of a mental model?
To create a shorthand for explaining complex processes in a simple way
What is the key characteristic of a visual user interface according to the text?
It has a feeling of fluency and smoothness
What is the purpose of a 'canonical vocabulary' in user interface design?
To provide a consistent set of terms and interactions across the interface
Which of the following is NOT one of the questions to be answered in the software design phase according to the text?
How the software will be implemented
What is the purpose of the canonical vocabulary structure in user interface design?
To ensure that the interface is easy to learn and follows a logical hierarchy.
What is the role of domain knowledge in the canonical vocabulary structure?
It is combined with compounds to form idioms in the top layer.
Which interface paradigm requires users to understand how the software works?
Technology paradigm
What is the purpose of the metaphor paradigm in user interface design?
To provide a familiar and intuitive interface based on real-world concepts.
Which of the following is NOT a segment of the canonical vocabulary structure?
Metaphors
What is the purpose of the idiomatic paradigm in user interface design?
To create an interface based on the user's domain knowledge and idioms.
Test your knowledge about idiomatic branding, metaphors, and visualization in the context of software design and user interfaces. Explore the power of metaphors in conveying complex concepts and relationships.
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