People and ICT systems Topic 3

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Topic 3
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Characteristics of users (1)
Experience : Are they an expert or novice user?
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Characteristics of users (2)
Physical Characteristics: Those with disabilities needs the systems to be adapted to their needs e.g. larger text
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Characteristics of users (3)
Environment of use: Where's the system going to be used e.g. a concept keyboard can be used in a fast food
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Characteristics of users (4)
Tasks to be undertaken: What the will be the system be used for?
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Characteristics of users (5)
How old is the user elderly or young? If elderly- Likely to resist change. If young then the system can be a little bit more complex.
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Interface:
The point where two objects meet, in ICT: this would be between a computer and it's peripherals and the user.
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How can help and support be provided to users of an ICT system? (1)
1. Existing User Bases: Other users may be able to resolve problems 80% of all ICT problems can be resolved without external help.
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How can help and support be provided to users of an ICT system? (2)
2. Online help: Usually found on a manufacturers website , aid is given from the software designer
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How can help and support be provided to users of an ICT system? (3)
3. Appropriate training: Users are able to solve problems with one's knowledge via: Online tutorials, Interactive Media, Training seminars, Paper based instruction guides
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How can help and support be provided to users of an ICT system? (4)
4. Help Desk: Most companies have an Internal Help Desk- Controlled by an ICT technician, provide expert advise on issue relating to hardware & software
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Teamwork: (Advantages)
Ability to discuss issues, More variety of ideas, Ability to meet short deadlines, Members of equal knowledge, Help and motivation ca be provided, Better quality of work produced.
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Teamwork (Disadvantages):
Some people like working alone, Hard to manange, Arguments among members, Reliance on each other.
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Characteristics of an EFFECTIVE ICT TEAM
Good clear consistent leadership, Appropriate balance of skills and knowledge, Skills to monitor against plan, Adherence to agreed standards, Good communication skills.
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Qualities of an ICT PROFESSIONAL
Communication and questioning skills, Patience, Management skills, Analytical skills and problem solving skills, Good organisation written, spoken skills. Approachable, Flexible.
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Command Line Interface
Allows the user to interact directly with the computer system with use of typing in commands within a screen
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Advantages Command Line Interface
Quicker, Less Memory, Less processing time
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disadvantages Command Line Interface
Can be very confusing, needs to be experts, commands needs to be precise errors means need to start over again, large number of commands needs learning, need to understand commands and what's it's saying
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Menu Driven Interface
User navigates through menus and sub-menus to achieve a specific task
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Advantages of Menu Driven Interface
Easy to sue, No commands to learn, You can guess your way around options
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Disadvantages of Menu Driven Interface
Massive file, Poor design-maybe slow to use, Irritating-If too many menus to go through, Can't get to the exact place at once, Can take up a large part of the screen, Poor design- Can be hard to read.
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WIMP/ GUI
Makes use of pictures, graphics and icons
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Advantages of WIMP/GUI
Easy to use, Easy to find your way, NO need to learn commands, Help facilities provided
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Disadvantages of WIMP/GUI
Takes up large amounts of storage, Can be slow for experienced users, Need more memory (RAM) to run
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Natural Language Interface
Uses commands spoken in spoken language or English Sentences.
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Advantages of Natural Language Interface
Doesn't require training, Extremely flexible and powerful, Can be use by people with disabilities
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Disadvantages of Natural Language Interface
Reliability-Can only respond to commands that's been programmed, Need to use grammatical English, strong accents may confuse the interface.
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