Mechanical Properties and Innovation Concepts

What is the main consideration when designing a bicycle helmet to be properly fitted?

• Static data

• Adjustability

• Range of sizes

• Dynamic data

Which of the following is a method of collecting psychological factor data?

• Measuring tape

• Observation

• Database

• Calipers

What affects the reliability of psychological factor data?

• Perception

• Alertness

• Comfort

• Fatigue

Which data scale could be used to gather feedback from users about the comfort of a product?

• Ratio

• Interval

• Nominal

• Ordinal

Which of the following percentile data is most likely to be used for the adjustable seats in an automobile?

• 50th

• 5th–95th

• 75th

• 1st–99th

Which part of the human information processing system is related to physiological factors?

• Motor processes

• Central processes

• Sensory processes

• Inputs

Which economic model utilizes its resources so they remain in use for as long as possible?

• Linear economy

• Zero waste economy

• Eco-friendly economy

• Circular economy

To redesign components or products to improve their appearance or performance is known as...

• re-using

• retro-styling

• repairing

• re-engineering

At what stage of the design cycle would system level solutions appear?

• After conceptual design but before detailed design

• Before conceptual design and detailed design

• Before conceptual design and after detailed design

• After conceptual design and detailed design

Which of the following strategies would be the easiest way to ensure energy was being used most efficiently?

• Implementing combined heat and power (CHP)

• Combining renewable and non-renewable energy sources

• Constructing power plants closer to cities

• Reducing reliance on international grid systems