Appendix A: Glossary
Glossary of Terms The table below provides definitions for some terms used throughout this document.
Term	Definition

Checkbox	A checkbox is a small square box in a web page form that can be selected, often where multiple selections are possible. To select the checkbox, click on it with a mouse and make sure a green check mark appears.
Data Field	A data field is a text box in a web page form that will hold text typed into it. The data could be alphabetical, numeric, or a combination depending on the validation rules behind that bit of data and its purpose in the system.
Dropdown menu	A dropdown menu is a list of options that is folded up into a collapsed form control. When clicked on in the application by a mouse cursor, the list of options is presented so that a user can scroll through them and make the correct selection.
Home Page	The Home Page or Dashboard is the first page that is viewed when a user logs into the system. The Dashboard shows work to be done or that is in process (which varies depending on the role assigned to the user) and has links to specific information (such as a transaction or company information) within the application.
Navigation	A term used to describe the route taken through the application to arrive at a certain point, usually by clicking on links or buttons.
Page	The term Page has been used throughout this document instead of the word ‘screen’, as in a ‘web page’.
Pane	A subsection of a web page, often an expandable table including areas for data entry, or a table displaying system data.
Popup	A smaller window that pops up as a result of clicking on a link or button in the application.
Queue	A list of transactions in a similar status. Queues are used to organize the transactions so that they can be processed effectively.
Radio Button	Radio buttons are web-based form elements in a group, where only one of the selections can be valid at any time. Selecting a different radio button will deselect any other options.
Validation	Validation is the process of the application verifying that data submitted to it is following appropriate business rules and logic.