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Objective 8 - User Interface

Objective 8 of the Information Technology syllabus

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USER INTERFACE

Objective #8
Students should be able to discuss the relative
merits of various types of user interface.

Hardware interface:
Example touch screens and specialized
keyboards.

Software interface:
Example command line interface
Menu driven interface, graphic interface, touch
interface
USER INTERFACE

A user interface is a method use to


interact with a computer system and
its applications.

A user interface that maximizes the


uer’s ability to interact with the
computer is said to be “user
friendly”.
USER INTERFACE
Hardware User Interface

Most hardware devices also include a user interface,


though it is typically not as complex as a software
interface.

A common example of a hardware device with a user


interface is a remote control. A typical TV remote has
a numeric keypad, volume and channel buttons, mute
and power buttons, an input selector, and other
buttons that perform various functions.

These buttons provide the means by which the user


interacts with the TV.
USER INTERFACE

Hardware User Interface

Other examples of hardware interfaces


are

A keyboard – Keyboards are designed to


allow the user to interact with a
software. Some keyboards
(specialized)provide interaction for
specialised persons.
Example a Braille keyboard for a visually
impaired person.
USER INTERFACE

Hardware User Interface

Others provide interaction for


specialised actions. Example the
keypad on the ATM machine or on a
telephone.
Or a touch sensitive screen, a display
device that allows the user to
interact with a computer by using
their finger or stylus.
USER INTERFACE - Software Interface
Command Driven Interface

In a command driven interface the user key in via a


keyboard, commands using a special command
language.

The main interfacing device for a command driven


interface is the keyboard.

Advantages – Execution is fast because the user


doesn't have to scroll through a menu.

Disadvantages – The user has to memorised all the


commands
USER INTERFACE - Software Interface
Menu Driven Interface

In a menu driven interface the user select commands


from a displayed menu.

The main interfacing device for a command driven


interface is the mouse.

Advantages – User doesn't have to memorised the


commands.

Disadvantages – User may not be able to see all the


commands because of menus and submenus.
USER INTERFACE - Software Interface

Types of Menu Driven Interfaces

Pop-Up Menu
A pop-up menu is displayed when the
user position the mouse over an
object and right click the mouse

Example: Right click here and a


pop-up menu will appear.
USER INTERFACE - Software Interface

Types of Menu Driven Interfaces

Drop-Down Menu
A drop-down menu users get options
displayed on a vertical list.

Example:
USER INTERFACE - Software Interface
Graphic User Interface

In a graphic user interface images (graphic elements –


icons) represent the choices that the user cam make.

The main interfacing device/s for a command driven


interface are the mouse and or touch screens.

Advantages – User doesn't have to memorised the


commands.

Disadvantages – User may have to make several


choices to carry out a single action.

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