Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

1. In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) _____ is a control feature used to initiate an action such as printing a form or requesting help.

	a.	command button
	b.	option button
	c.	toggle button
	d.	help button

2. A(n) _____ does not distract a user and calls no attention to itself.

	a.	transparent interface
	b.	translucent interface
	c.	opaque interface
	d.	pellucid interface

3. A _____ collects input data, triggers or authorizes an input action, and provides a record of the original transaction.

	a.	transaction document
	b.	recovery document
	c.	source document
	d.	tester document

4. Initial screen designs can be presented to users in the form of a _____, which is a sketch that shows the general screen layout and design.

	a.	storyboard
	b.	viewbox
	c.	viewport
	d.	wireframe

5. In a _____ system, the distinction blurs between input, output, and the interface itself.

	a.	user-centered
	b.	topology-centered
	c.	system-centered
	d.	network-centered

6. A secure system includes _____ that can log every instance of data entry and changes.

	a.	audit trails
	b.	trap trails
	c.	batch trails
	d.	control trails

7. A user interface (UI) is the key to _____, which includes user satisfaction, support for business functions, and system effectiveness.

	a.	testability
	b.	usability
	c.	encapsulation
	d.	abstraction

8. To reach prospective customers and investors, companies use a live or prerecorded _____, which is an audio or video media file distributed over the Internet.

	a.	netpod
	b.	podread
	c.	webOS
	d.	webcast

9. In a data entry screen, such as that shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) _____ is a control feature that is used to represent on or off status and switches to the other status when clicked.

	a.	command button
	b.	option button
	c.	toggle button
	d.	help button

10. A _____ language feature allows users to type commands or requests in normal text phrases.

	a.	normal
	b.	natural
	c.	standard
	d.	basal

11. In _____, systems analysts use a prototype to verify user requirements, after which the prototype is discarded and implementation continues.

	a.	system prototyping
	b.	command prototyping
	c.	design prototyping
	d.	layout prototyping

12. The _____, which appears at the beginning of a report, identifies the report and contains the report title, date, and other necessary information.

	a.	control head
	b.	report header
	c.	report footer
	d.	character head

13. A _____ usually causes specific actions, such as printing subtotals for a group of records in a report.

	a.	control break
	b.	concatenation character
	c.	subgroup
	d.	character break

14. In a source document, the _____ contains any required signatures.

	a.	control zone
	b.	authorization zone
	c.	totals zone
	d.	heading zone

15. If variable input data is needed, a _____ must be provided to explain what is needed.

	a.	dialog box
	b.	list box
	c.	menu bar
	d.	toggle button

16. In older systems, often the user interface mainly consisted of _____ screens that allowed a user to send commands to the system.

	a.	physical-control
	b.	process-control
	c.	quality-control
	d.	network-control

17. A(n) _____ produces one or more lines of output for each record processed.

	a.	detail report
	b.	exception report
	c.	summary report
	d.	exigency report

18. A(n) _____ is a data validation rule that is used to verify that data items fall between a specified minimum and maximum value.

	a.	sequence check
	b.	range check
	c.	asynchronous check
	d.	existence check

19. Companies use various _____ methods to maintain output integrity and security.

	a.	output stream
	b.	output aesthetic
	c.	output control
	d.	output data

20. The _____, which appears at the end of a report, can include grand totals for numeric fields and other end-of-report information.

	a.	total field
	b.	report header
	c.	report footer
	d.	character field

Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.

a.	Report header
b.	Input volume
c.	Modular design
d.	Prototype
e.	Report footer
f.	Source document
g.	Dialog box
h.	Switchboard
i.	Exception
j.	Existence

21. When you reduce this, you avoid unnecessary labor costs, get data into the system more quickly, and decrease the number of errors.

22. They are generally paper-based but can be provided online.

23. This explains what is required on a form if variable input data is needed.

24. It is a starting point with well-placed command buttons that allow users to navigate the system.

25. It is especially important in designing large-scale systems because separate teams of analysts and programmers can work on different areas and then integrate the results.

26. It can include grand totals for numeric fields and other end-of-report information.

27. It identifies the report and contains the report title, date, and other necessary information.

28. It produces an early, rapidly constructed working version of a proposed information system.

29. It is a type of report that is useful when the user wants information only on records that might require action.

30. It is a type of check that is used for mandatory data items.