Interface Design Quiz

What type of interface do touchscreen handheld devices use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

Other than a menu interface, what types of interfaces will a games console use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Speech Interface

What is the difference between domestic appliances, controlling devices & embedded devices?

• Domestic appliances are used for household tasks, controlling devices are used for automation, and embedded devices are built into other devices.

• Domestic appliances are used for automation, controlling devices are built into other devices, and embedded devices are used for household tasks.

• Domestic appliances are built into other devices, controlling devices are used for household tasks, and embedded devices are used for automation.

• Domestic appliances are used for household tasks, controlling devices are built into other devices, and embedded devices are used for automation.

Why might these devices NOT use a GUI?

• To save memory and processing power.

• To make the user interface more intuitive.

• To provide a more immersive user experience.

• To reduce the cost of the device.

What type of interface do computers (desktop/laptop PCs) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do handheld devices (smartphones, tablets, e-readers) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do entertainment systems (games consoles, smart TVs) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do domestic appliances (air conditioners, dishwashers, washing machines) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do controlling devices (security lights, central heating controllers) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface

What type of interface do embedded devices (electronic parking meters, traffic lights, robotic vacuum cleaners) commonly use?

• Graphical User Interface (GUI)

• Text-based Interface

• Sensor Interface

• Menu Interface