Description
Direct Manipulation Interfaces have become the preferred interface type of our time.
Find at least 3 different direct-manipulation interfaces that have some kind of meaning to you.
When you find the interfaces, discuss the following in a 500+ word paper.
This paper must contain:
- your observations
- no copied text from any external source
- If you use a source, please cite and reference your source.
Discuss:
- how easy is it to master?
- Do you feel that a novice user could become competent in the use of the system quickly? Why?
- Are you able to retain the mastery of the commands over time?
- Do you enjoy using the interface? Explain your reasons?
- Would you show off the interface to someone with no knowledge of the interface? Why or Why not?
- Would you be willing to explore the more advanced features of the interface?
Answer must be like
1st Direct Manipulation
Discuss:
- how easy is it to master?
- Do you feel that a novice user could become competent in the use of the system quickly? Why?
- Are you able to retain the mastery of the commands over time?
- Do you enjoy using the interface? Explain your reasons?
- Would you show off the interface to someone with no knowledge of the interface? Why or Why not?
- Would you be willing to explore the more advanced features of the interface?
2nd Direct Manipulation
Discuss:
- how easy is it to master?
- Do you feel that a novice user could become competent in the use of the system quickly? Why?
- Are you able to retain the mastery of the commands over time?
- Do you enjoy using the interface? Explain your reasons?
- Would you show off the interface to someone with no knowledge of the interface? Why or Why not?
- Would you be willing to explore the more advanced features of the interface?
3rd Direct Manipulation
Discuss:
- how easy is it to master?
- Do you feel that a novice user could become competent in the use of the system quickly? Why?
- Are you able to retain the mastery of the commands over time?
- Do you enjoy using the interface? Explain your reasons?
- Would you show off the interface to someone with no knowledge of the interface? Why or Why not?
- Would you be willing to explore the more advanced features of the interface?

Explanation & Answer

Kindly find attached complete work.
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Direct Manipulation Interfaces
Direct manipulation is a type of collaboration whereby handlers act on presented interest
objects by the use of physical, reversible and incremental activities whose effects are observable
on the screen immediately. Some examples of direct manipulation interfaces include the
graphical interfaces, the spreadsheets, and the 3d interfaces.
1. Graphical user Interface
How easy is it to master
It is relatively easy to master since it allows interaction between the user and electronic devices
through visual indicators compared to typed command labels. This interface has a continuous
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demonstration of the object of interest since the users are capable of seeing the visual
representation of all the objects which they are able to interact with.
Do you feel that a novice user could become competent in the use of the system quickly?
Why?
It is easy for novice users to quickly become competent with the system with the reason that the
developers consider beginners of the system hence developing systems which are user friendly.
The truth remains all users start as beginners and soon become intermediates after learning how
to use some tool and technologies.
Are you able to retain the mastery of the commands over t...
