1.How is the frustration of a poorly designed interface avoided?
By giving it the same care and attention as other designs
An interface is a point where two systems , organizations or even subjects among others meet and interact.. To avoid the frustration of a poorly designed interface it should be given the same care and attention as other designs.
2. Which of the following is a visual element that links a user with the tools and functionalities of a computer program?
Interface
Interface is a visual element that links a user with the tools and functionalities of a computer program. it is a device or a program that enables the user to communicate with a computer. I t helps people to design and implement and also use the computing systems.
3. What do WYSIWYG interfaces shield users from?
Code
WYSIWYG means that what you see is what you get, it is a program editor that allows a developer to see the end results of process process he/she has undertaken during the creation of a document. It appears as an electronic document thus a text and graphics is displayed on screen during editing in a way that corresponds exactly to its appearance when printed or displayed as a finished product.
4. Which of the following is an important initial step in designing an interface
Audience analysis
In interface design, Audience analysis is is normally performed by the writer at an early stage of the design for it consists the information provided for the purpose of ensuring that every information is provided at appropriate level. Its major importance is ensuring that the tasks to be carried out in a good, appropriate and accurate manner so as to come up with the desired output.
5. Which of the following are examples of WYSIWYG interfaces?
Menu system of a video game console
WYSIWYG means that what you see is what you get, it is a program editor that allows a developer to see the end results of process process he/she has undertaken during the creation of a document. A video console is a computer device that outputs a video signal or visual images to display a video game that people can play.So the menu system of a video game console is a an example of WYSIWYG basically because what you see is what you get in this particular interface.
6. What should a good interface design incorporate?
Icons and functionalities that reflect the world in which we live
Design is the process of enhancing user satisfaction with a product by improving the usability and pleasure provided in the interaction with the product.A good interface makes it easy for users to tell the computer what they want to do, for the computer to request information from the users, and for the computer to present understandable information.
7. WYSIWYG interfaces offer a friendly buffer between which of the following?
Users and technical information
A user is a person who utilizes a computer or network service Users of computer systems and software products generally have a general knowledge that helps them understand on the operations of the computer. This is normally simplified by the use of a friendly user interface which is offered by an WYSIWYG interface.
8.Which of the following do most designers believe should be designed first?
Underlying structure of the application
In computing design is the use of computer systems for the purposes of aiding the creation , optimizing,modifying or even modifying a design. So Systems design is basically integrating the computer system so as to help the users select the right hardware and software products for a particular project, and then develop, install, and implement the system.
This is because the underlying structure is basically what determines the actual look of something.So the designers designs it first so that they can have a clear picture of the final product which is desired by the user or the client.
9. Which of the following is a motto graphic designers follow when designing the underlying structure of an application?
Form follows Function
Form follows function is a principle associated with architecture and design which says that the shape of an object should relate to its intended purpose and function under the graphic design which is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography and illustration.
10. What does the menu system on your DVD player illustrate? Interface
The menu in the system on the DVD player acts as a user interface because it directs the user on how to operate the DVD easily with ease and it simplifies things . The menu contains set of commands through which the user communicates with different programs in order to perform different processes.
