Ergonomics

Define Ergonomics

• The science of designing computers

• This was not covered in lecture

• The science of designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment

• The science of designing chairs

What are the parts of ergonomics?

• biomechanics, applied psychology, social psychology

• biogenetics, applied hygienity, social studies

• biogenetics, applied psychology social studies

• biomechanics, applied hygienity, social psychology

Capturing the user requirements should be done at the _______ stage of product development.

• initial
• middle
• prototype testing
• product evaluation

What is meaning of "Ergo" from its origin language?

• Job

• Task

• Process

• Work

The end product has to be an appropriate size for the

• children

• public

• designer

• user

Give 2 ergonomic features of the PS4 controller

• well-spaced buttons

• appropriate size for multiple users

• on-trend colour scheme

• made from sustainable materials

Anthropometrics is the scientific study of

• making products safe

• making products comfortable

• the measurements and proportions of the human body

• hands

When Anthropometrics are applied to a product, it makes the product

• Ergonomic

• Economic

• Aeronomic

• Autonomic

Which is NOT a principles in application of anthropometric data?

• Design for extremes of individuals

• Design for gender

• Design for adjustable range

• Design for average

Before referring to the anthropometric tables, we should determine ______________ are relevant to the product we are designing.

• which body parts
• the upper limits
• the lower limits
• which ergonomics standards