14/5 Professional responsibilities

Human factors can be described as:

• The study of how humans interact with systems and products, including both positive and negative aspects.

• The positive aspects of human interaction with systems and products only.

• The negative aspects of human interaction with systems and products only.

• The study of human biology.

Understand the influence and importance of mental health on work environments.

• Mental health has no impact on work environments.

• Mental health negatively impacts work environments.

• Mental health positively impacts work environments.

• Mental health influences work environments in various ways.

Describe the concepts of ergonomics and anthropometrics and how these relate to workplace design.

• Ergonomics and anthropometrics are unrelated to workplace design.

• Ergonomics focuses on designing workplaces to fit human needs, while anthropometrics involves the measurement of human body dimensions to improve design.

• Ergonomics is about aesthetics, and anthropometrics is about workplace safety.

• Both ergonomics and anthropometrics are only concerned with office furniture design.

Even though there are increasing numbers of robots and an increase in automation in industry, there is still a large workforce of human beings in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Why is there still human involvement?

• The human factor is crucial for creativity and problem-solving.

• Humans are no longer needed due to automation.

• Robots can completely replace human workers.

• The human factor is only important in non-technical fields.

Which of the following is a characteristic of human beings?

• Are flexible

• Are predictable

• Do not get bored

• Do not innovate

Why do the needs of the workforce be accounted for in the way a company runs?

• To ensure employee satisfaction and productivity

• To comply with legal requirements

• To reduce operational costs

• To increase market share

Why is it important for workplaces to be designed to accommodate people of different shapes and sizes?

• To ensure comfort and productivity for all employees

• To comply with legal regulations

• To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the workplace

• To reduce the cost of office furniture

What can cause stress in the workplace?

• Overwork

• High-pressure environments

• Conflicts

• All of the above.

Ergonomics and anthropometrics are:

• the study of human efficiency in working environments and the measurement of human body dimensions.

• the study of ecosystems and the impact of human activities on them.

• the study of ancient human societies and their cultures.

• the study of human genetics and hereditary traits.

What is ergonomics concerned with?

• Designing and arranging things people use

• Measuring human body dimensions

• Creating artistic designs

• Developing software