User Interface & Design Principles Quiz

1. Which type of user interface uses text commands to control the computer and is often described as powerful but harder for beginners due to the need for command memorisation?

Menu-driven Interface Graphical User Interface (GUI) Command Line Interface (CLI) Touchscreen GUI

2. An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is typically cited as a primary example of which user interface type?

Command Line Interface Graphical User Interface Touchscreen GUI Menu-driven Interface

3. The user interface type that uses icons, windows, and menus, making it user-friendly and intuitive for general users, is the:

Command Line Interface (CLI) Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu-driven Interface Batch Processing Interface

4. The iPhone iOS interface, which allows direct manipulation of elements on a smartphone screen, is an example of a:

Standard Graphical User Interface (GUI) Command Line Interface (CLI) Touchscreen Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu-driven Interface

5. A major advantage of using a Command Line Interface (CLI) over a Graphical User Interface (GUI) is:

It is easier for a beginner to learn. It requires significantly fewer system resources (RAM and CPU). It provides visual feedback for every action. It is less prone to spelling errors.

6. What is a key disadvantage of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?

It is difficult to perform complex, automated tasks. It has a steep learning curve for new users. It can only be used by technical experts. It is slower for experienced users who know the precise commands.

7. The main drawback of a poorly designed Menu-driven Interface is often:

The high cost of hardware required to run it. It is slow to use if there are too many levels of sub-menus to work through. Users must memorise a large number of text commands. It offers a high degree of control over the system's core functions.

8. Which of the following is a critical factor that affects the choice of user interface when designing a new system?

The required network bandwidth. The user's experience and required ease of use. The font color of the displayed text. The time of day the system will be used.

9. For a user with a visual disability, which interface might be considered the most *accessible* without relying on sight, assuming it is well-designed?

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Command Line Interface (CLI) Speech/Voice Interface Touchscreen GUI

10. A system administrator needs to run a complex, repetitive task that involves managing hundreds of files quickly. Which interface is generally preferred for this kind of automation?

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Menu-driven Interface Command Line Interface (CLI) Gesture Interface