Chapter 07 - Interactive Design & Prototyping

Question 1

General Activities during prototyping

Answer 1

Identify user needs- What the system will do

Make numerous design decisions- How

Implement the design- Programming

Test- Software and Hardware

Question 2

System Design Methodologies

Answer 2

Structured Design Method

Iterative Prototyping

Combination of the two

Question 3

2 Types of Software Prototyping Tools

Answer 3

Production prototyping –Design and develop an entire system.
RAD- Prototype becomes actual system.

Rapid prototyping- Quickly try out various decisions and ideas.
Create, Change, Create.

Question 4

3 Components can be prototyped

Answer 4

Functionality

User Interface

Physical Characteristics

Question 5

High-Fidelity Prototype

Answer 5

When a prototype closely matches the real system.

Question 6

Rapid Prototyping Components

Answer 6

1. A way to design and develop windows and screens.
2. A way to link together fields, windows, and screens.
3. A run-time program.
4. A means of conducting usability studies.
5. A means of capturing or “Photoing” existing windows or screens.
6. A way of printing the results.

Question 7

Limitations of Prototyping by Users

Answer 7

May take 6 months to deliver

May not perform as fast as prototype

May not be able to deliver

Question 8

3 Stages for the Design and Development of User Interfaces:

Answer 8

1. Analyze and define product
2. Design and develop user interface
3. Design and develop facilitators