What does UI stand for?
AnswerUser interface
The UI is the part of a system people see and interact with.
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The basics
What does UX stand for?
AnswerUser experience
UX covers the whole experience of using a product.
Going deeper
Which research center developed the Alto, an early computer with a graphical interface?
AnswerXerox PARC
The Xerox Alto from the 1970s influenced later GUIs.
Who demonstrated the computer mouse in the 1968 'Mother of All Demos'?
AnswerDouglas Engelbart
Engelbart's demo showed the mouse, hypertext and more.
Apple's first Macintosh, which popularized the GUI, launched in which year?
Answer1984
The Macintosh was introduced in January 1984.
Expert level
Under WCAG level AA, what is the minimum contrast ratio for normal body text?
Answer4.5:1
Level AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.
In interface design, what does WIMP stand for?
AnswerWindows, icons, menus, pointer
WIMP describes the classic desktop interface style.
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