human interaction

IT201

College of Computing and Informatics

Refer to the following interface:

Provide two examples (screenshots) that in many ways could improve the above or similar interface using the principles of direct manipulation. Explain the relevant improvements as well. (Examples might have different object, labels and organization)

A company named Alpha Services wants to hire new staff. Design an online form allowing applicants to enter following details:

1. Person details like name, father name, date of birth, address, phone etc

2. Academic data including details about all degrees certificates earned.

3. Previous employment experience.

Follow guidelines for form fill-in interface design with company name as its title. You can use some prototyping application for form design or simply use the paper sketch.

Question Three

1 Marks

Learning Outcome(s): LO2

Apply content management and representation needs on various computer, and handheld platforms.

Provision of natural languages in the user interface have some pro as well as some limitations. Give at least three advantages and limitations of natural language interface.

Question Four

1 Mark

Learning Outcome(s): LO4 Explain and apply important concepts related to various interface artefacts and their appropriate application.

The speech recognition used in a telephone menu system allow users to interact with the system by speaking instead of pressing buttons on the dial pad. Give at least two reasons in the favor of its use and two against it.