3.1.3 ICT Design consideration

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  • Created by: Bellaxox
  • Created on: 23-11-17 09:18
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  • 3.1.3
    • Data entry screens
      • Forms
      • Used to enter data
      • View that the user sees
      • Can customize forms in:
        • Database
        • Spreadsheet
        • Web authorising
    • User
      • Who will use the screen
        • One user
        • Several users
        • Experienced or novice
      • Consider alternative pathways
      • Always assume their a novice
    • Layout
      • Corporate image
        • Logo
        • Colour
        • Fonts
        • Images/ symbols
      • Consistency
        • Style between screens
        • Layout between screens
        • Background colours
        • Location
      • Font size
        • Follow house style
        • Font must be clear and legible
        • Size must be appropriate for the audience
      • Colours: positive
        • Attractive interface
        • Corporate colours
        • Colour coding e.g. red for stop
        • Separation of section
      • Colours: negative
        • Clashing colours
        • Too many colours
    • Validation
      • Used to reduce user errors
      • Example
        • Presence check
        • Picture check
        • Range check
        • Type check
        • Drop down box
    • Error message
      • Used with validation
      • Must include
        • Clear indication of what is wrong
        • Identification of where error is
        • Clear instructions for how to make corrections
      • Should be positive instruction
    • Flow of information
      • Input should be in a logical order
        • Left to right
        • Top to bottom
        • A 'tab' order should be set
      • Never put 'clear' and 'submit' near each other
    • On screen help
      • Clear instructions
        • Enough information for user
        • Not too much to cause clutter
      • Pop up help
      • Clearly labelled buttons

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