Chapter 11 Multiple Choice

Which of these is not an objective of designing output?

A) Provide appropriate output distribution.

B) Choose the most effective output method.

C) Design output to serve a specific purpose.

D) Provide the output on time.

E) Sell the user on current forms.

e

Which of these reports describe output produced when certain conditions occur?

A) detailed

B) exception

C) historical

D) summary

b

Which of the following is not a form of electronic output?

A) web pages

B) email

C) report

D) online message boards

c

In general, if many people need copies of output, which of these is the best alternative?

A) audio

B) CD ROM

C) Web-based documents

D) display screen

c

If output is to be frequently accessed, which is the best alternative?

A) audio

B) CD ROM

C) printer

D) display screen or Web

d

Which of these sorting procedures can introduce bias into information?

A) alphabetical

B) chronological

C) cost

D) All of the above.

E) None of the above.

d

Defining a narrow range for information output in an exception report is an example of bias through:

A) graphics.

B) setting limits.

C) sorting.

D) None of the above.

b

Which of these does not focus on the relationship between the system analyst and the user with respect to output?

A) removal of all sources of bias from all output

B) creating flexible output

C) interactive design

D) informing those concerned with output's biases

a

Which type of report prints a line for all records that match a set of conditions?

A) detailed

B) exception

C) summary

D) selected item

b

Which of these is not a characteristic of display screen output?

A) available on a more flexible schedule

B) can be more targeted to the user

C) can be changed through direct interaction

D) ephemeral

E) portable

e

Which of these is not a guideline for display screen design?

A) Create an attractive display screen.

B) Facilitate user movement among display screens.

C) Keep the display screen simple.

D) Vary the display screen presentation.

d

Which of the following is all about communicating measurements to the user?

A) Ajax

B) dashboards

C) stickiness

D) WMP

b

Which of the following is a rule of thumb used to make the dashboard more attractive and more effective?

A) Create an RSS file for the dashboard.

B) Use a large variety of item types.

C) Use bright colors and bold fonts only for all data to distinguish the dashboard from the other windows.

D) Choose appropriate performance measures for display.

d

Which of the following is not a typical type of widget?

A) clocks

B) Ajax dashboard

C) translators

D) sticky notes

b

Which of the following is not a way to help you design a general purpose Web site intended for the average user?

A) Use professional tools.

B) Study other Web sites.

C) Examine the Web sites of professional designers.

D) Make extensive use of Web plug-ins.

E) Create templates of your own.

d

Which of the following does not need to be considered when building a Web site?

A) structure

B) HTML expertise

C) graphics

D) navigation

E) promotion

b

Planning the ________ of a website is one of the most important steps in developing a professional website.

A) structure

B) HTML expertise

C) graphics

D) navigation

E) promotion

a

Every web site should include a(n) ________ page.

A) FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

B) stickiness

C) advertisement

D) navigation

a

________ output can alleviate some problems with the timing of output distribution.

A) Web-based

B) Printed

C) Hand-drawn

D) Faxed

a

Input which stays within the business is called:

A) internal input.

B) external input.

C) private input.

D) public input.

a

Reports showing data that matches certain conditions are known as ________ reports.

A) exception

B) error

C) problem

D) financial

a

A network that includes clients, vendors, and suppliers is called an:

A) extranet.

B) internet.

C) intranet.

D) externet.

a

Which of the following is not involved in creating an app for a mobile phone or tablet?

A) brainstorming

B) preliminary screen design

C) user interface decisions

D) printing screen designs as a submission requirement

d

Which of the following are common orientations for smart phones and tablets?

A) portrait

B) landscape

C) diagonal

D) Both A and B.

E) A, B and C.

F) None of the above

d

________ apps are intended for professionals and are often iPad versions of desktop software.

A) Freemium

B) Premium

C) Low-cost

D) Free

b

________ apps are offered at no cost for basic features but allow in-app purchases for premium features and functionality.

A) Freemium

B) Premium

C) Low-cost

D) Free

a

Sometimes it is advisable to offer a ________ app if there are numerous other apps with similar functionality.

A) freemium

B) premium

C) low-cost

D) free

d

Which of the following is not a type of bias introduced unintentionally during output presentations?

A) how information is sorted

B) choice of fonts

C) choice of graphics

D) setting of acceptable limits

b

In a ________ Web design, objects were meant to look realistic and three-dimensional, with shadows added to artwork.

A) skeuomorphic

B) flat

C) modern

D) classic

a

A ________ Web design is a minimalistic approach to design that is clean, two-dimensional, and simple in many ways, including a bright color palette that is adhered to in all design.

A) skeuomorphic

B) flat

C) modern

D) classic

b