Interaction Styles

Question 1

If icons do different things they should ______?

Why is this important?

Answer 1

LOOK DIFFERENT!

If users are unable to distinguish between function of icons they may get frustrated and will take longer to learn the system.

Question 2

It is important that labels (icons and text) be:

Answer 2

unambiguous.

the action resulting from interacting with an object should be obvious from its label.

Question 3

What are the main interface category languages?

Answer 3

• Command driven
• Programming
• Natural language

Question 4

What are some “other” types of interface languages?

Answer 4

• icons
• graphical interaction
• menu-driven
• form fill-in

Question 5

What are the goals of interaction?

Answer 5

• Allow users to accomplish task reliably
• Allow user to rely on semantic
• reduce strain on short term memory
• accommodate users of different levels of experience
• help users to develop a workable conceptual model

Question 6

What is direct manipulation?

Answer 6

User interacts with a symbolic representation of objects in the software. Visual and continuous representation of task and objects. Uses physical actions to represent actions in the software.