Year 7 Term 1 Quiz

What is anthropometrics?

• The study of animal behavior

• The study of the size, proportion and movement of the human body

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of ancient civilizations

What factor does not cause differences in anthropometric data for different target markets?

• Political ideologies

• Economic factors

• Cultural differences

• Climate variations

Why are the lower 5th and upper 95th percentile often ignored in data distribution?

• They are not the most common measurements

• They are the most common measurements

• They are difficult to measure accurately

• They are not relevant to product design

What measurements are typically considered in anthropometrics?

• Finger length, neck size, chest width, hip circumference

• Arm length, waist size, head circumference, leg strength

• Eye color, hair length, foot size, grip strength

• Height, weight, shoe size, hand span

What is the correct application of anthropometric data called?

• Biometrics

• Ergonomics

• Kinematics

• Aesthetics

What does ergonomics help make decisions about?

• Architectural designs, city planning, transportation systems

• Cooking recipes, gardening techniques, fashion trends

• Musical composition, dance choreography, painting techniques

• Shape and form, material choice, colour schemes and symbols

What are the ergonomic features of a stop button?

• Shape, color, texture, symbols

• Flexibility, durability, portability, affordability

• Size, weight, material, temperature

• Sound, smell, taste, touch

What is the ideal approach for designers to create products that include as many users as possible?

• A range of sizes to fit all users

• Adaptable to suit the user, location or task

• One size fits all approach

• Adjustable to allow use by all

What is the study of people and their relationship with the environment around them called?

• Psychology

• Ergonomics

• Anthropology

• Sociology

What measurements are collected in the hands-on activity for anthropometric data?

• Neck size, chest width

• Hand width, hand length

• Foot size, arm length

• Head circumference, leg strength