A question of…… Human Factors Brian Russell

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What name is given to the collection of data on human sizes? Question What name is given to the collection of data on human sizes? Answer Anthropometrics return

What is the name given to the most efficient working spaces? Question What is the name given to the most efficient working spaces? Answer Working triangle return

Name the five senses which might be considered when designing products Question Name the five senses which might be considered when designing products Answer Sight/vision, hearing, taste, smell touch return

What measurements would have been taken when designing this chair? Question What measurements would have been taken when designing this chair? Answer Length of leg to floor, seat depth, middle back height, elbow height from floor, width across hips. return

Question Name a special group of people who may require different products from the rest of us Answer Elderly, Disabled, Children, Athletes, Vegetarians, Diabetics, Religious groups… return

Question What term is used to describe the range of sizes considered when designing products? Answer The 5th – 95th percentile. You ignore the extremes return

Question What problems do some people have when opening jars, bottles, tablet containers etc.? Answer Lack of grip, strength, movement return

Question What term do we use for generalising about groups of people who are similar? Answer Stereotyping – we also refer to these groups as target markets return

Question Suggest two ergonomic considerations that would have been made in the design of this saw. Answer Size of handle, handle grip, size and texture on tension nut . return

Question What ergonomic considerations would be made with regard to the driving position of a car? Answer Seat adjustment/comfort, reach to peddles/switches, ease of turning wheel, position of gear shift, vision of speedo….. return

Question Suggest two ergonomic considerations that would have been made in the design of this bottle Answer Diameter to match hand, grip, top easy to open, mouth size……. return

Question Name three products which are designed to adjust to suit different sizes of people. Answer Cycles, car seats, office chairs, clothing… return