Design - Human Factors & Ergonomics - part 2

Which is NOT an ergonomic consideration in the design of a car?

• The internal air conditioning system

• The adjustability of the steering wheel

• The color of the car

• Seat dimensions

Read the attached figure. Which helmet size would be required for a person whose head circumference is 54.5 cm?

• XXS

• XS

• S

• M

• L

Which physiological factor affects ergonomics?

• Fatigue

• Temperature

• Furniture design

• Leg Length

Which scale has units of equal size and would be suitable for use as a temperature scale?

• nominal

• orginal

• interval

• ratio

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• ambient temperature in a work environment

• color preferences of users

• number of passengers in a car

• height of users in the 95th percentile

The study of the structure and mechanics of all living things is known as:

• Ergonomics

• Anthropometrics

• Biomechanics

• Human Factor Design

Which object would be best located in the primary zone?

• display screen

• computer mouse

• stapler

• heavy file cabinet

Which of the following is not a part of the human processing system?

• central process (brain)

• motor process (muscles)

• sensory process

• dynamic measurements

Which scale is used to classify objects into groups, such as color or shape?

• nominal

• interval

• ordinal

• ratio

Data that is collected from first hand experience or research is known as

• primary

• secondary

• tertiary

• quaternary