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  • Created by: Alecia
  • Created on: 03-10-17 11:16
what are command lines
the are used by advanced user s who are trying to complete complex tasks with little space
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what are prompts
used to make sure that user knows they have to type something
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what are feedback
the provide users conformation that they have completed their action successfully
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2 advantages of command lines
can be useful giving computer complex instructions, less memory required than a GUI
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2 disadvantages of command lines
erros can be made, user may not know the commands
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what is a menu
provides choices that user can select and these may then perform a action or lead to another menu
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2 advantages of menus
text menus do not require much memory as GUIS , can naviagte options rather than guessing what to type
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2 disadvantages of menus
users are restricted to pre-defined list, not always obvious what each menu option will do
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What is a GUI
most common form of interface WIMP most common form of GUi
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2 advantages of GUi
interface can match users mental model, more intuitive for a user to learn as pictures are used to represent commands
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2 disadvantagesof GUI
uses up a lot of memory, can only select options given on the screen
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What is natural language
The user uses everyday language to find out information
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advantages of natural language
user does not have to learn a given set of comands, can be used when hands arnt avaliable
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disadvantages of natural language
different voices are difficult to understand, the computer must process key words from complex natural language
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What is form dialogue
the computer outputs separate prompts and response field for inputs
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advantages of Forms dialogue
user is given clear prompts, user knows what sort of data is required at each stage
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disadvantages of Forms dialogue
user is restricted to options given on the screen, user may find it frustrating having to enter all the data
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what are feedback

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