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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Q. Which action is typically required to select an option from a menu using a pointing device?

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

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Q. Where are menu bars often placed in windowing systems?

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Q. What is the advantage of circular pie menus over standard menus?

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Q. What are the major problems with menus in windowing systems?

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Q. To prevent accidental selection of the wrong function, what should be considered when designing menu items?

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Q. What are buttons in a display used for?

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Q. How are toggle buttons different from regular buttons?

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Q. What is the function of radio buttons in a user interface?

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Q. How are check boxes used in a user interface?

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