2.5. User interfaces
A subsection of Information Technology, 9626, through 2. Hardware and software
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Tick the most accurate statement referring to a gesture-based interface. ✓ It is easier for users with physical disabilities to use a keyboard or mouse than make gestures. It is easier to enter text with a gesture-based interface than with a command line interface. Gestures are more accurately interpreted than mouse clicks. Some gestures may be unintentional but still initiate a reaction from the device. Tick the most accurate statement referring to a dialogue interface. ✓ Dialogue interfaces are more difficult to use than command line interfaces. A dialogue interface uses less memory than a command line interface. A dialogue interface may not operate reliably if there is background noise. Dialogue interfaces have unlimited vocabularies. Many software developers use a command line interface (CL. Evaluate, by weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, a CLI compared to a graphical user interface (GU.
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2021
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Tick the four most accurate statements referring to different types of user interface. ✓ A mouse is essential for entering commands when using a command line interface. Computer beginners often prefer to use a command line interface. A graphical user interface does not require the user to learn many commands off by heart. Users can only draw charts when using a graphical user interface. A graphical user interface consists of windows, icons, menus and pointers. A microphone is needed to input commands into a dialogue interface. A dialogue interface requires the user to be a computer expert. A gesture based interface does not require the use of any input devices. A gesture based interface usually concentrates on face and hand movements. The time taken for a command to be given and the response appearing on the screen is not important in a dialogue based interface.
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2018
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