Worksheets1.1b Psychological Factors
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
In which scale is the order of the values important, but the differences between the values unimportant?
Ratio
Nominal
Interval
Ordinal
Which method of collecting physiological factor data is the most appropriate when asking users to rate the comfort levels of different beds?
Ratio
Nominal
Interval
Ordinal
What is the final stage of the human information processing system, which results in a physiological response?
Sensory process
Input
Central process
Motor process
Which part of the human information processing system would most likely be responsible for a user forgetting how to operate a product?
Motor process
Input process
Sensory process
Central process
Designers use an understanding of human factors to...
I. Increase safety
II. Increase ease of use
III. Reduce stress and fatigue
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
What type of scale would be used to collect qualitative data on comfort?
Interval
Ratio scale
Ordinal scale
Nominal scale
Which of the following is an example of qualitative data collection?
Using statistical techniques to analyse data
Using a scale model to carry out comparative data analysis
Using a transcript from an interview
Using computer simulation to evaluate performance results
Which of the following can be used to ensure a worker remains alert?
Keeping the duration of tasks short
Providing dim light in the working environment
Removing all background sounds in the room
Providing repetitive tasks
The kitchen is often referred to as the centre of the home.
A smart refrigerator, see image, can help manage the consumption of food which will reduce the amount of food waste a household generates. Different members of the same household can program the smart refrigerator to keep a record of what kinds of food and drink products are being stored and consumed. It is also possible to use interactive online programs such as Expert Follow the Chef with the smart refrigerator. This enables individuals to learn various cooking skills and experiment with ingredients from around the world.
Psychological factors have been considered to improve the design of the smart refrigerator.
Which of the following are the four psychological factors used in the
design of the smart refrigerator?
Comfort, health, performance and user’s safety
Health, comfort, performance and price
Comfort, performance, price and user’s safety
Performance, health, price and user’s safety
