Question 1

A list box should be used in those cases where the data item has a large number of predefined values and screen space availability prohibits the use of a drop-down box.

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Question 2

A combination box is a control box whose name reflects the fact that it combines the capabilities of a text box and list box. It gives the user the flexibility of entering a data item's value directly, or selecting the value from a list.

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A combination box, also known as a combo box, allows users to either type a value directly or select from a list, combining features of both a text box and a list box.

Question 3

A combination box is most appropriately used where limited screen space is available, and it is desirable to provide the user with the option of selecting a value from a list or typing a value that may or may not appear as an option in the list.

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A combination box, or combo box, allows users to either select from a dropdown list or enter a custom value, making it suitable for situations with limited screen space and flexible input requirements.

Question 4

A spin box is a screen-based control that consists of a single line text box followed immediately by two small buttons. The two buttons are vertically aligned. The top button has an arrow pointing upward and the bottom button has an arrow pointing downward. This control allows the user to enter data directly into the associated text box or to select a value by using the mouse to scroll (spin) through a list of values using the buttons.

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A spin box, also known as a spinner, typically includes a text box for direct input and two vertically aligned buttons for incrementing or decrementing the value, allowing users to scroll through a list of values.

Question 5

A combination box is a screen-based control that consists of a single line text box followed immediately by two small buttons. The two buttons are vertically aligned. The top button has an arrow pointing upward and the bottom button has an arrow pointing downward. This control allows the user to enter data directly into the associated text box or to select a value by using the mouse to scroll through a list of values using the buttons.

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The described control is a "spin box" or "spinner," not a "combination box" (commonly known as a "combo box"). A combo box typically combines a text box with a drop-down list, allowing users to either type a value or select from the list.

Question 6

Strictly speaking, buttons are not input controls. They do not contribute to the selection or input of actual data. Nonetheless, input form design is incomplete without them.

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Buttons are not input controls because they do not contribute to the selection or input of actual data. They are used to trigger actions, such as submitting a form or opening a new window.

Question 7

Buttons are used to allow a user to commit all of the data to be processed, or cancel a transaction, or get help. They can be used to navigate between instances of the same form.

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Buttons can be used for various actions in a user interface, including committing data, canceling transactions, getting help, and navigating between different instances or sections of a form.

Question 8

Optical character recognition (OCR) requires the user or customer to carefully handwrite input data on a business form. If the letters and numbers are properly scribed, an OCR reader can process the forms without human intervention.

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OCR technology is designed to recognize and process handwritten or printed text from scanned documents, provided the handwriting is clear and legible.

Question 9

When a choice is selected from a group of radio buttons, any default or previously selected choice's circle is deselected.

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Radio buttons are designed to allow only one selection at a time within a group, so selecting a new option automatically deselects the previous one.

Question 10

Online processing is:

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Online processing refers to the immediate processing of data as it is captured, allowing for real-time updates and interactions.

Question 11

Data capture is:

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Data capture refers to the identification and acquisition of new data, making choice A the correct answer.

Question 12

Biometric ADC technology:

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Biometric ADC technology is based on unique human characteristics or traits, such as fingerprints, voice patterns, or retinal patterns, to identify individuals.

Question 13

MICR:

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MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) is a technology used primarily in the banking industry to facilitate the processing and clearance of checks and other documents.

Question 14

Optical mark recognition is:

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Optical mark recognition (OMR) is a technology used to read marks made on paper forms, commonly used for processing surveys, tests, and other forms with objective-based questions.

Question 15

Optical character recognition:

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Question 16

Smart cards:

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Question 17

A suggestion to help with the use of source documents is:

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Including instructions at the beginning helps users understand how to fill out the form correctly, and minimizing handwriting reduces errors and speeds up data entry.

Question 18

Internal input controls:

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Question 19

Some system enhancements can be accomplished quickly b y writing new simple programs or making very simple changes to existing programs.

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Some system enhancements can indeed be implemented quickly if they involve straightforward programming tasks or minor modifications to existing code.

Question 20

Self-checking digits:

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Self-checking digits are used to detect errors in data entry, particularly for primary keys, by adding a digit that is calculated from the other digits in the number.

Quiz 16: Input Design and Prototyping