Windows, menus, icons, pointers. It is the most commonly used type of interface.
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Menu driven interfaces (MDI)
Useful in situations where the user is restricted to a limited choice of actions. Used for automated phone calls when a user has to press a number to follow a procedure
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Command line interfaces (CLI)
User types in text based commands for the computer to execute, the user has to know the commands to begin with. They are only normally used by experts, but can be quicker than GUIs and take up less memory
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GUI benefits & limitations
Benefits- User friendly, clear. Limitations- Demanding on storage, frustrating for experts
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MDI benefits & limitations
Benefits- Used effectively with touch screen, good for public use. Limitations- Slow down process, limited options
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CLI benefits & limitations
Benefits- Less demanding on resources. Limitations- Demand considerable knowledge and expertise
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Useful in situations where the user is restricted to a limited choice of actions. Used for automated phone calls when a user has to press a number to follow a procedure
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Menu driven interfaces (MDI)
Card 3
Front
User types in text based commands for the computer to execute, the user has to know the commands to begin with. They are only normally used by experts, but can be quicker than GUIs and take up less memory
Back
Card 4
Front
Benefits- User friendly, clear. Limitations- Demanding on storage, frustrating for experts
Back
Card 5
Front
Benefits- Used effectively with touch screen, good for public use. Limitations- Slow down process, limited options
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