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1. Centralized IT departments no longer produce reams of printed green bar reports. 2. In older systems, often the user interface mainly consisted of _process___control screens that allowed a user to send commands to the system. process 3. A key physical design element is the ___UI_, which describes how users interact with a computer system. - UI 4. HCI___ describes the relationship between computers and the people who use them to perform business-related tasks. - HCI 5. A(n) __GUI__ is a user interface that allows users to interact with graphical objects and pointing devices. - GUI 6. Many physicians feel that ____ software is difficult to use and does not meet their needs. - electronic health records (EHRs) prototypical 7. Initial screen designs can be presented to users in the form of a(n) __storyboard__, which is a sketch that shows the general screen layout and design. - storyboard 8. Interface designers can obtain data, called _usability___ metrics, by using software that can record and measure user interaction with a system. usability 9. A _natural___ language feature allows users to type commands or requests in normal text phrases. - natural 10. Some forms use a _toolbar___ that contains icons or buttons that represent shortcuts for executing common commands. - toolbar 11. In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) _command button_ is a control feature used to initiate an action such as printing a form or requesting help. - command button 12. In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) _toggle button__ is a control feature that is used to represent on or off status and switches to the other status when clicked. - toggle button 13. If variable input data is needed, provide a(n) _dialog box___ that explains what is needed. - dialog box

14. In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a _check box___ is a control feature that is used to select one or more choices from a group. - check box 15. Input _masks__ are templates that make it easier for users to enter data. masks 16. An existence check is a data validation check that - is used for mandatory data items 17. A range check is a data validation check that tests data items to verify that they fall between a specified minimum and maximum value 18. A reasonableness check is a data validation check that identifies values that are questionable, but not necessarily wrong 19. A combination check is a data validation check that is performed on two or more fields to ensure that they are consistent or reasonable when considered together 20. The concept that the quality of the output is only as good as the quality of the input, which sometimes is known as ____, is familiar to IT professionals, who recognize that the best time to avoid problems is when data is entered. garbage in, garbage out (GIGO) 21. On a source document, the ____ contains codes, identification information, numbers, and dates that are used for storing completed forms. control zone 22. In a source document, if totals are included on a form, they appear in the ____ zone. - totals 23. On a source document, the main part of the form, called the ____, usually takes up at least half of the space on the form and contains captions and areas for entering variable data. - body zone 24. Printed output is used in ____ documents, which are output documents that are later entered back into the same or another information system. turnaround 25. Although the vast majority of reports are designed graphically, some systems still produce one or more ____ reports that use a character set with fixed spacing. - character-based

26. A(n) ____ produces one or more lines of output for each record processed. - detail report 27. A(n) ____ displays only those records that z or conditions. - exception report 28. For upper-level managers who often want to see total figures and do not need supporting details, a(n) ____ is appropriate. - summary report 29. A ____ usually causes specific actions, such as printing subtotals for a group of records in a report. - control break 30. Some firms use ____ facsimile to allow a customer to request a fax using e-mail, via the company Web site, or by telephone. - automated 31. ____ is often used by large firms to scan and store images of original documents to provide high-quality records management and archiving. – COM (Computer output to microfilm) 32. ____ protects privacy rights and shields an organization's proprietary data from theft or unauthorized access. - output security 33. Companies use various output ____ methods to maintain output integrity and security. - control 34. A _diskless_ workstation is a network terminal that supports a fullfeatured user interface, but limits the printing or copying of data, except to certain network resources that can be monitored and controlled more easily. - diskless 35. In most organizations, the ____ department is responsible for output control and security measures. - IT 36. Because every piece of information should be traceable back to the input data that produced it, a(n) _audit___ trail must be provided that records the source of each data item and when it entered the system. - audit 37. In a _modular_ design, you create individual components that connect to a higher-level program or process. - modular 38. In __design_ prototyping, systems analysts use a prototype to verify user requirements, after which the prototype is discarded and implementation continues. - design

39. Design prototyping is also known as _throwaway_ prototyping. throwaway 40. _System prototyping produces a full-featured, working model of the information system. – system

Good user interface design is based partly on ____, which describes how people work, learn, and interact with computers. ergonomics Good interface design is based partly on ____, which focuses on how an interface can be made attractive and easy to use.aesthetics Good interface design is based partly on ____, which provides the operational structure required to carry out the design objectives. interface technology In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a control feature that displays the current selection and, when a user clicks the arrow, a roster of available choices displays.drop-down list box In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ can display messages or provide a place for a user to enter data. text box

In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is a control feature that is used to select one or more choices from a group. check box Printed output is used in ____ documents, which are output documents that are later entered back into the same or another information system. turnaround Although the vast majority of reports are designed graphically, some systems still produce one or more ____ reports that use a character set with fixed spacing. character-based In a well-designed detail report, a field called a(n) ____ field controls the output. control Because users tend to skim a Web page, picking out individual words and sentences, Web designers must use ____ to capture and hold a user's attention. scannable text When designing data entry screens, provide an on-screen instruction to let users know the date format, and provide an example if the user must enter ____. separators...