Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Choice & Use of User Interfaces - Coggle Diagram
Choice & Use of User Interfaces
Graphical User Interface
GUI - designed around graphical icons and images - WIMP interface = Windows, Icons, Menus & Pointer
advantages
easy to use
no complex commands needed to be learned
easy to move data between software applications
dragging/dropping, copy/paste
Disadvantages
uses a lot of processing power and main memory to run
can cause issues with older systems
can be slow to preform tasks
Command Line Interface
CLI is used by some experts
advantages
requires much less memory & processing power in order to run
this allows it to run on weaker systems while taking less storage
is much quicker for experienced users
disadvantages
The interface is not intuitive
requires some training to make even basic use of it
You need to know the various commands in order to operate the computer system
this makes it difficult for new unexperienced users
Menu Based Interface
presents the user with a menu that contains a list of options.
advantages
The interface is easily adapted to different users
easy-to-use interface
limited possible actions & clear options, makes it very user-friendly.
disadvantages
can take a long time to navigate.
Options are limited
more complex actions cannot be performed
Adapted Interface
will alter its presentation, layout & even options in order to better support the user or the technology it is running on.
advantages
This fits the needs of the user very effectively
improve accessibility for those with individual needs
disadvantages
This requires an understanding of the user needs in order to adapt i
this can take some time, and will be suted to one person