Good interface design

A network manager manages a network. A suitable user interface would be
1. A form-based interface.
2. A menu interface.
3. A GUI.
4. A command line interface.
An operator takes orders for the same product over the phone. A suitable user interface would be
1. A form-based interface.
2. A menu interface.
3. A GUI.
4. A command line interface.
A tourist uses an information system in the Tourist Office. A suitable user interface would be
1. A form-based interface.
2. A menu interface.
3. A GUI.
4. A command line interface.
A student needs to complete lots of assignments using some word processing software. A suitable user interface would be
1. A form-based interface.
2. A menu interface.
3. A GUI.
4. A command line interface.
A patient in a room off the main ward in hospital is hooked-up to some life-support machines. If there is a problem with the equipment, the doctor working in the ward must be alerted immediately. The best output format to have is
1. A reasonably loud siren.
2. A graph of the important data showing when and why a machine broke down.
3. A buzzer controlled by the patient pressing a button.
4. A table of data which the doctor can analyse.
A computer game designed for a 3 year old child is installed on a computer. The child should be able to
1. Read the instructions to play the game.
2. Touch a part of the screen to start the game.
3. Play the game so long as an adult is with them.
4. Find something else to do until they are old enough to read instructions.
A klaxon is
1. A quiet buzzer.
2. A loud siren.
3. A strobe light.
4. A very bright light.
WIMP stands for
1. Windows, Icons, Menus and Pointer.
2. Windows, Icons, Mouse and Pointer.
3. Windows, Icons, Mouse and Programs.
4. Windows, Icons, Mouse and Pull-down menus