Topic 1 P1

What type of scale would be used to collect qualitative data on comfort?

• A. Interval scale

• B. Ratio scale

• C. Ordinal scale

• D. Nominal scale

Advances in 3D printing have led to lighter and more aesthetic prosthetic products, see Figure 1.

Figure 1: A 3D printed prosthetic product

^{[Source: Anna Shvets / Pexels.]}

Which human factors were considered by the designer?

I.   Physiological factors

II.  Psychological factors

III. Aesthetic factors

• A.  I and II only

• B.  I and III only

• C.  II and III only

• D.  I, II and III

Which of the following can be used to ensure a worker remains alert?

• A.  Keeping the duration of tasks short

• B.  Providing dim light in the working environment

• C.  Removing all background sounds in the room

• D.  Providing repetitive tasks

Figure 1 shows the Herman Miller Mirra 2 chair.

Figure 1: The Herman Miller Mirra 2 chair

^{[Source: Mirra 2 chair images provided by Herman Miller]}

What anthropometric data is most appropriate for the design of the Herman Miller Mirra 2 chair?

• A.  5th–95th percentile

• B.  5th percentile

• C.  50th percentile

• D.  1st–99th percentile

In which way is dynamic data used in the clothing industry?

• A.  In the design of sports shoes

• B.  When advertising products

• C.  To determine collar size

• D.  To determine market size

A designer would label items by name using…

• A.  a ratio scale.

• B.  an ordinal scale.

• C.  a nominal scale.

• D.  an interval scale.

Which of the following is an example of dynamic data?

• 
  A.  Measuring the height of a person using a stadiometer

• B.  Measuring the body fat composition of an athlete

• C.  Measuring the steps of a person while walking

• D.  Measuring the weight of a person using scales

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data collection?

• 
  A.  Using statistical techniques to analyse data

• B.  Using a scale model to carry out comparative data analysis

• C.  Using a transcript from an interview

• D.  Using computer simulation to evaluate performance results

Biomechanics is important for the design of different products.

Which aspect of biomechanics is important in the design of a can opener?

• 
  A.  Affordance

• B.  Tension

• C.  Torque

• D.  Clearance

Which part of the human information processing system would most likely be affected by mental stress?

• A. Motor processes

• B. Output

• C. Sensory processes

• D. Central processes