CIS RCCD Human Computer Interaction Questions

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1. Explain the concept of human-computer interaction (HCI).
2. Explain the concept of a GUI and a switchboard. How does a GUI design differ from a character-based
screen design?
3. Describe seven principles for a user-centered interface design.
4. Describe six types of user interface controls, and provide an example of how you could use each type
in a data entry screen.
5. Define detail reports, exception reports, and summary reports. Explain the concept of a control field
and how it is used to produce a control-break report.
6. List and describe various types of output, including technology-based forms of information delivery.
7. Explain each of the data validation rules mentioned in this chapter.
8. What are the main principles of source document design?
9. Explain batch and online input methods. Define source data automation and provide an example.
10. Provide four guidelines for reducing input volume.