History and Concepts of Graphical User Interfaces

The video explores the evolution of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) from the 1984 Apple Macintosh to modern systems. It highlights Douglas Engelbart's pioneering work, the development of the Xerox Alto, and the introduction of the desktop metaphor. The video also covers GUI programming basics and the rise of Microsoft Windows, emphasizing the impact of GUIs on making computers more intuitive and accessible.

What was the significant innovation introduced with the Apple Macintosh in 1984?

• Voice recognition software

• Graphical user interface and mouse

• Touchscreen interface

• Command line interface

Who is considered the true forefather of modern GUIs due to his work in the 1960s?

• Vannevar Bush

• Steve Jobs

• Bill Gates

• Douglas Engelbart

What was the first computer to feature a true graphical user interface developed at Xerox PARC?

• Commodore PET

• Xerox Alto

• Apple Lisa

• IBM PC

What programming paradigm is used in GUIs to respond to user actions like clicks and selections?

• Functional programming

• Object-oriented programming

• Procedural programming

• Event-driven programming

What metaphor did the Xerox Star system introduce to represent files and folders?

• Cabinet metaphor

• Library metaphor

• Desktop metaphor

• Bookshelf metaphor

What was the first Apple product to feature a graphical user interface and mouse?

• Apple II

• Apple Lisa

• Apple Macintosh

• Apple Newton

Which company approached Apple to partner and share innovations from their research center?

• Intel

• Xerox

• Microsoft

• IBM

What was the first version of Microsoft Windows that began to dominate the personal computer market?

• Windows 1.0

• Windows 3.1

• Windows 95

• Windows XP

What was the name of the Microsoft product that attempted to make the desktop metaphor more user-friendly but failed?

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Paint

• Microsoft Office

• Microsoft Bob

Which GUI element introduced in Windows 95 is still commonly used in Windows today?

• Task Manager

• Start menu

• Control Panel

• Recycle Bin