CIS 3343 Exam 2 Review (Chapter 8)
Guidelines for User Interface Design
- Create an interface that is easy to learn and use - Enhance user productivity - Provide user with help and feedback - Create an attractive layout and design - Enhance the Interface - Focus on Data Entry Screen - Use Validation Rules - Reduce input volume
Types of Report
- Detail Reports - Exception Report - Summary Report
Validation Rules
- Sequence check - Existence check - Data type check - Range check - Reasonableness check - Validity check - Combination check - Batch controls
Seven Habits of Successful Interface Designers
1. Understand the business 2. Maximize Graphical Effectiveness 3. Think like a user 4. Use models and prototypes 5. Focus on Usablity 6. Invite Feedback 7. Document Everything
Batch Input
Data entry is performed on a specified time schedule
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Describes the relationship between computers and people who use them to perform their jobs
Exception Reports
Display only those records that meet specific conditions
Report Principles
Header Footer Repeating fields Consistent Design
Source Document and Form Design zomes
Heading Zone Control Zone Instruction Zone Body Zone Totals Zone Authorization Zone
Detail Reports
Produce one or more lines of output for each record processed
Prototyping
Repetitive sequence of analysis, design, modeling, and testing
Summary Reports
Reports that provide comprehensive data
