Q. Which type of systems have popularized the point-and-click interface style?

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Q. Which technique gives ordinary WIMP elements a 3D appearance using shading?

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Q. What is the advantage of using 3D workspaces in interfaces?

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Q. In the context of 3D interfaces, what do 3D buttons typically convey to the user?

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Q. What are the four key features of the WIMP interface that give it its name?

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Q. Which term refers to areas of the screen that behave as if they were independent terminals in their own right?

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Q. What is the purpose of scrollbars in windows?

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Q. What is the benefit of having multiple windows on the screen at once?

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Q. What are the areas in a window where new information can be brought into view by manipulating them?

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Q. Which of the following is NOT an element of the WIMP interface?

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Q. In Microsoft Office applications like Excel and Word, what can be placed within each application window?

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Q. What is the name given to the toolkit for interaction between the user and the system in WIMP interfaces?

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Q. What is the purpose of icons in the WIMP interface?

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Q. What is the term for shrinking a window to a small picture representation?

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Q. What is the function of the pointer in the WIMP interface?

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Q. Which input device is commonly used to control the pointer in the WIMP interface?

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Q. What is the purpose of distinguishing different shapes of cursor in the WIMP interface?

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Q. What is the hot-spot of a cursor in the WIMP interface?

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Q. What can icons represent in the WIMP interface?

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Q. What is the main purpose of menus in windowing systems?

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