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What is a characteristic of a graphical user interface (GUI)?
What is a characteristic of a graphical user interface (GUI)?
- It uses interactive visual components. (correct)
- It requires text-based commands.
- It is easier to use than touch interfaces.
- It is primarily used in programming.
Which of the following is an example of a command line interface (CLI)?
Which of the following is an example of a command line interface (CLI)?
- MS-DOS (correct)
- Linux GUI
- Windows Explorer
- Microsoft Word
What type of user interface requires users to navigate through multiple menus?
What type of user interface requires users to navigate through multiple menus?
- Graphical User Interface
- Menu-driven Interface (correct)
- Touch User Interface
- Command Line Interface
Which is NOT a feature of touch user interfaces?
Which is NOT a feature of touch user interfaces?
Why might a user prefer a graphical user interface over a command line interface?
Why might a user prefer a graphical user interface over a command line interface?
Which of the following is an advantage of menu-driven interfaces?
Which of the following is an advantage of menu-driven interfaces?
What type of user interface would likely be more utilized by software developers?
What type of user interface would likely be more utilized by software developers?
What is a potential drawback of menu-driven interfaces?
What is a potential drawback of menu-driven interfaces?
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User Interfaces Overview
- A user interface (UI) facilitates interaction between users and computer systems.
- Types of user interfaces are categorized into software and hardware interfaces.
Software User Interfaces
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Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Comprises interactive visual components like icons, cursors, and buttons.
- Enhanced by sounds and visual effects (e.g., transparency, drop shadows).
- Considered more user-friendly compared to command-line interfaces.
- Examples include operating systems and applications like Windows, Linux, iOS, Word, Excel, and Access.
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Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Operates via text input to execute operating system functions.
- Was the primary method of interaction in early computing but is less common today.
- Still utilized by developers and system/network administrators for tasks not available in GUIs.
- MS-DOS serves as a classic example of a CLI.
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Menu-driven Interface
- Displays available commands through menus; users select options to perform actions.
- Simplifies usage by eliminating the need to memorize command sets.
- Can become cumbersome if menu levels are extensive, hindering user navigation.
- Commonly found in ATMs for managing account functions like withdrawals and deposits.
Hardware User Interfaces
- Touch User Interface
- Operates through screen touch detection, translating gestures (tapping, swiping, pinching) into commands.
- Intuitive and accessible to users of all ages, promoting ease of interaction.
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