Homework: Introduction User Interface

Ready for a fun challenge? Can you tell me what a User Interface is?

• Is it the visual design of a software program?

• Or, is it the means by which a person interacts with a computer system?

• Could it be the part of a computer that processes user inputs?

• Or, is it the hardware components of a computer system?

Imagine you're a secret agent. You've just entered a room with a computer that only accepts commands via a keyboard on a plain background. What type of interface are you dealing with?

• Speech Interface

• Natural Language Interface

• Text-Based Interface

• Graphical Interface

Hey there, tech whiz! Can you tell us which one of these is a classic example of a text-based interface?

• Command Prompt

• Amazon Echo

• Smartphone

• Laptop

Imagine you're a computer whiz! Can you tell us one advantage of using text-based interfaces?

• They're like a lightweight runner, requiring little processing power & memory to sprint!

• They're like a friendly guide for people with visual impairments, easy to use!

• They're like a radio, providing auditory output!

• They're like a supercomputer, performing complex tasks faster!

Imagine you're a secret agent and you need to input commands into your high-tech gadget using only your voice. What type of interface would you be using?

• Graphical Interface

• Natural Language Interface

• Speech Interface

• Text-Based Interface

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Imagine you're in a tech store. Which of these gadgets would you find the easiest to interact with?

• Washing machines with lots of buttons

• Smart TVs with remote controls

• Devices with Graphical User Interfaces

• Smart speakers that respond to your voice

Imagine you're a tech wizard! Which of these magical interfaces do you think can be easily adapted to your spells?

• Text-based interfaces

• Graphical User Interfaces

• Menu interfaces

• Speech interfaces

Imagine you're a tech wizard! Which interface would you say is typically a piece of cake to use?

• Text-based Interface

• Speech Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• Menu Interface

Imagine you're a user trying out a new app. What do you think would make the interface easier for you to use?

• Having previous experience with the app or similar ones

• Encountering an entirely unfamiliar interface

• Never having used a similar app before

• Coming across a completely unique, never-seen-before interface