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Note that your final mark will not be saved in the system.

2.3 Software considerations MatchUp

Target Level

Pass

Running Total

Attempt

1 of 3

Click on a top box, then click on its match below. Or, drag a top box and drop it onto the correct match. Match all pairs before clicking ‘Check’.

Advantage of using CLI

WIMP/GUI

Disadvantage of CLI

Apple-based devices

Operating system (OS)

Disadvantage of GUI

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Open source

Command line interface (CLI)

Communication between hardware and applications of a device

Icons, menus and navigation options

Text commands used to instruct device on tasks

Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer

Devices using MacOS/iOS

Software can be used by anyone and the code is open to use

Fast processing, does not need a GUI, quick interaction

Needs more processing power, large storage to operate

Commands have to be learned and remembered

This is your 1^st attempt! You get 3 marks for each one you get right. Good luck!

Pass Mark

75%