ISDS 406 FINAL EXAM CSUF Questions
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what is a thin web-base client? - ANSWER app and data access logic on the server
side, always connected to the server
what technology is used to create cross-platform apps? (hint: web based) -
ANSWER developed in web based and use framework to deploy mobile devices
What is cloud computing? - ANSWER computing resources obtained as a service
ex: QuickBooks Online, DropBox
HW/SW Specification Purpose - ANSWER -Used if new hardware or software must
be purchased
-Communicates project needs
-Actual acquisition of hardware and software may be done by a purchasing
department -- especially in larger firms.
columns and rows in HW/SW spec - ANSWER columns vary: standards
rows: hardware, special software, network
What are the 3 key mechanisms of the user interface? - ANSWER 1.
navigation mechanism: allows users to tell system what to do
2. input mechanism: defines how system captures info
3. output mechanism: defines how system provides info to users and other systems
, what is the 1 key driving concept of a good user interface design? - ANSWER
usability-system is easy to use
User interface Design Layout - ANSWER navigation, status area, work area
content awareness - ANSWER All interfaces should have titles
Menus should show
- where you are
- where you came from to get there
It should be clear what information is within each area
Fields and field labels should be selected carefully
Use dates and version numbers to aid system users
Aesthetics - ANSWER interfaces need to be functional and inviting to use,
avoid squeezing in too much, colors and patterns should be used carefully
usage level - ANSWER ease of use, learning, mobile devices with standardized gesture
interactions
consistency - ANSWER elements are the same throughout application, enables users to
predict what happens
with Accurate Solutions
what is a thin web-base client? - ANSWER app and data access logic on the server
side, always connected to the server
what technology is used to create cross-platform apps? (hint: web based) -
ANSWER developed in web based and use framework to deploy mobile devices
What is cloud computing? - ANSWER computing resources obtained as a service
ex: QuickBooks Online, DropBox
HW/SW Specification Purpose - ANSWER -Used if new hardware or software must
be purchased
-Communicates project needs
-Actual acquisition of hardware and software may be done by a purchasing
department -- especially in larger firms.
columns and rows in HW/SW spec - ANSWER columns vary: standards
rows: hardware, special software, network
What are the 3 key mechanisms of the user interface? - ANSWER 1.
navigation mechanism: allows users to tell system what to do
2. input mechanism: defines how system captures info
3. output mechanism: defines how system provides info to users and other systems
, what is the 1 key driving concept of a good user interface design? - ANSWER
usability-system is easy to use
User interface Design Layout - ANSWER navigation, status area, work area
content awareness - ANSWER All interfaces should have titles
Menus should show
- where you are
- where you came from to get there
It should be clear what information is within each area
Fields and field labels should be selected carefully
Use dates and version numbers to aid system users
Aesthetics - ANSWER interfaces need to be functional and inviting to use,
avoid squeezing in too much, colors and patterns should be used carefully
usage level - ANSWER ease of use, learning, mobile devices with standardized gesture
interactions
consistency - ANSWER elements are the same throughout application, enables users to
predict what happens
