Question 1

When in need of anthropometric data,

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A)  Anthropometric data tables can save you time if the data represent the proper samples. 
B)  As long as data are collected on men and women, you can apply the data to most situations. 
C)  It is always best to collect your own data. 
D)  There is so much data available, it is rarely necessary to collect one's own data. 
A)  Anthropometric data tables can save you time if the data represent the proper samples. 
B)  As long as data are collected on men and women, you can apply the data to most situations. 
C)  It is always best to collect your own data. 
D)  There is so much data available, it is rarely necessary to collect one's own data. A

Question 2

Identify and describe the injuries that can occur when anthropometry or biomechanics are not properly applied to a situation.

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When anthropometry or biomechanics are not properly applied to a situation, it can lead to a variety of injuries. In the case of anthropometry, which is the measurement of the human body, improper application can result in ergonomic injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive strain injuries, and back pain. This can occur when workstations, tools, or equipment are not designed to accommodate the range of human body sizes and shapes, leading to awkward postures and excessive physical strain.

Biomechanics, on the other hand, involves the study of the mechanical aspects of living organisms, particularly the movement and structure of the human body. Improper application of biomechanics can lead to injuries such as sprains, strains, and fractures, particularly in situations where forces are not properly distributed or where movements are not biomechanically efficient. For example, using improper lifting techniques or engaging in repetitive movements without proper biomechanical considerations can lead to overexertion and injury.

In both cases, the failure to apply anthropometry and biomechanics properly can result in a range of injuries that can impact an individual's physical well-being and ability to perform tasks effectively. It is therefore important to consider these principles in the design of work environments, tools, and equipment to minimize the risk of injury and promote overall health and safety.

Question 3

You want to test the design of a new computer desk. You ask individuals to use the desk while seated when the desk is at a particularly high level. Then, you gradually lower the desk height, asking for the participant's ratings about the computer desk. This is an example of a(n)

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A)  Ascending fitting trial. 
B)  Ascending and descending fitting trial. 
C)  Descending fitting trial. 
D)  Two-way fitting trial. 
A)  Ascending fitting trial. 
B)  Ascending and descending fitting trial. 
C)  Descending fitting trial. 
D)  Two-way fitting trial. C

Question 4

You got a job at Amazon helping pack and load boxes onto the delivery trucks. This is a ______ job.

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A)  Low load, low movement. 
B)  Manual materials handling. 
C)  Standing. 
D)  Symmetrical. 
A)  Low load, low movement. 
B)  Manual materials handling. 
C)  Standing. 
D)  Symmetrical.

Question 5

In order to create proper fitting helmets and tables that are an appropriate size, we must have appropriate measure of individuals' heads and heights, which is

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A)  Anthropometry. 
B)  Biomechanics. 
C)  Functional measurement. 
D)  Link analysis. 
A)  Anthropometry. 
B)  Biomechanics. 
C)  Functional measurement. 
D)  Link analysis.

Question 6

When measuring stature, we are interested in the distance from an individual's feet to the top of the head. This reflects the

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A)  Coronal plane. 
B)  Sagittal plane. 
C)  Third dimension plane. 
D)  Transverse plane. 
A)  Coronal plane. 
B)  Sagittal plane. 
C)  Third dimension plane. 
D)  Transverse plane.

Question 7

You are designing an adjustable chair. Using anthropometric data to determine the sitting height of this chair, you would

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A)  Convert the scores to z-scores and use value that allow 50% of the population to be comfortable. 
B)  Design for adjustability, allowing the chair to go up to fit the 95th percentile male and to go down to fit the 5th percentile woman. 
C)  Need to ensure that the 5th percentile woman can fit into the chair. 
D)  Use the mean sitting height. 
A)  Convert the scores to z-scores and use value that allow 50% of the population to be comfortable. 
B)  Design for adjustability, allowing the chair to go up to fit the 95th percentile male and to go down to fit the 5th percentile woman. 
C)  Need to ensure that the 5th percentile woman can fit into the chair. 
D)  Use the mean sitting height.

Question 8

Dynamic conditions of strength

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A)  Are the same as endurance 
B)  Occur when the body members are not displaced; the force is applied to a fixed object. 
C)  Occur when body members actually move. 
D)  Refers to isometric strength. 
A)  Are the same as endurance 
B)  Occur when the body members are not displaced; the force is applied to a fixed object. 
C)  Occur when body members actually move. 
D)  Refers to isometric strength.

Question 9

Our normal line of sight falls just below the horizon, which means our computer screens

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A)  Are best placed when they are close to the table. 
B)  Should be placed below table height. 
C)  Should vary depending on the task we are performing. 
D)  That have their bottom edge 12 inches above the table are placed appropriate, as we should be leaning backwards 20 to 30 degrees. 
A)  Are best placed when they are close to the table. 
B)  Should be placed below table height. 
C)  Should vary depending on the task we are performing. 
D)  That have their bottom edge 12 inches above the table are placed appropriate, as we should be leaning backwards 20 to 30 degrees.

Question 10

A computer company has been receiving numerous complaints from the data processors about sore wrists and lower back pain. To "fix" this problem, the computer company hired you. The work force includes a wide variety of individuals: able-bodied and disabled, young and old, tall and short, heavy and thin. First, identify a primary cause for each complaint. Then, discuss what you would do to correct these problems (and reduce the complaints). Be specific and justify your answer

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The primary cause of sore wrists among t

Question 11

When using a traditional computer keyboard, we often have our wrists bent improperly whereby our hands are bent up and out from a straight wrist position. This causes

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A)  Dorsiflexion and ulner deviation. 
B)  Palmar flexion and ulner deviation. 
C)  Radial deviation and pronation. 
D)  Supination and radial deviation. 
A)  Dorsiflexion and ulner deviation. 
B)  Palmar flexion and ulner deviation. 
C)  Radial deviation and pronation. 
D)  Supination and radial deviation.

Question 12

You are designing housing for individuals confined to wheelchairs. To ensure the individuals can use the spaces, explain how you would determine proper doorways, cabinets, and counters. How will this space be accommodating for able-bodied individuals who also live in these houses?

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When designing housing for individuals c

Question 13

To avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, one should

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A)  Dorsiflex the wrist. 
B)  Have radial deviation. 
C)  Keep a straight wrist. 
D)  Use ulnar deviation. 
A)  Dorsiflex the wrist. 
B)  Have radial deviation. 
C)  Keep a straight wrist. 
D)  Use ulnar deviation.

Question 14

A good example of a two-way constraint is

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A)  A doorway that can be too low and too narrow. 
B)  A seat that is too high and too deep. 
C)  A space that has too much reach. 
D)  A table that can be too high or too low. 
A)  A doorway that can be too low and too narrow. 
B)  A seat that is too high and too deep. 
C)  A space that has too much reach. 
D)  A table that can be too high or too low.

Question 15

For our work, we have to hold our right arm out in front of us and move materials from the right to the left. This type of movement is called

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A)  Abduction. 
B)  Adduction. 
C)  Extension. 
D)  Flexion. 
A)  Abduction. 
B)  Adduction. 
C)  Extension. 
D)  Flexion.

Question 16

To measure head width or depth, we would use a

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A)  Cone. 
B)  Sliding caliper 
C)  Spreading caliper. 
D)  Tape measure. 
A)  Cone. 
B)  Sliding caliper 
C)  Spreading caliper. 
D)  Tape measure.

Question 17

An example of a distal measure would be the measure from the

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A)  Shoulder to the elbow compared to the measure from one shoulder to the other shoulder. 
B)  Shoulder to the elbow compared to the measure from the shoulder to the wrist. 
C)  Shoulder to the wrist compared to the measure from the waist to the ankle. 
D)  Shoulder to the waist compared to the measure from the waist to the knee. 
A)  Shoulder to the elbow compared to the measure from one shoulder to the other shoulder. 
B)  Shoulder to the elbow compared to the measure from the shoulder to the wrist. 
C)  Shoulder to the wrist compared to the measure from the waist to the ankle. 
D)  Shoulder to the waist compared to the measure from the waist to the knee.

Question 18

Wheelchair users might experience radial and ulner deviation, which could lead to

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A)  Compression damage. 
B)  Shoulder problems. 
C)  Sore spots. 
D)  Tendonitis in the wrist. 
A)  Compression damage. 
B)  Shoulder problems. 
C)  Sore spots. 
D)  Tendonitis in the wrist.

Question 19

When you measure the depth of a chair, you are measuring

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A)  From side to side. 
B)  From the back of the chair to the front. 
C)  The rake. 
D)  The seat angle. 
A)  From side to side. 
B)  From the back of the chair to the front. 
C)  The rake. 
D)  The seat angle.

Question 20

In order to measure how large or small an individual's grip is, we would use

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A)  A tape measure. 
B)  An anthropometer. 
C)  Cones. 
D)  Spreading calipers. 
A)  A tape measure. 
B)  An anthropometer. 
C)  Cones. 
D)  Spreading calipers.

When in need of anthropometric data,

Identify and describe the injuries that can occur when anthropometry or biomechanics are not properly applied to a situation.

You want to test the design of a new computer desk. You ask individuals to use the desk while seated when the desk is at a particularly high level. Then, you gradually lower the desk height, asking for the participant's ratings about the computer desk. This is an example of a(n)

You got a job at Amazon helping pack and load boxes onto the delivery trucks. This is a ______ job.

In order to create proper fitting helmets and tables that are an appropriate size, we must have appropriate measure of individuals' heads and heights, which is

When measuring stature, we are interested in the distance from an individual's feet to the top of the head. This reflects the

You are designing an adjustable chair. Using anthropometric data to determine the sitting height of this chair, you would

Dynamic conditions of strength

Our normal line of sight falls just below the horizon, which means our computer screens

When using a traditional computer keyboard, we often have our wrists bent improperly whereby our hands are bent up and out from a straight wrist position. This causes

You are designing housing for individuals confined to wheelchairs. To ensure the individuals can use the spaces, explain how you would determine proper doorways, cabinets, and counters. How will this space be accommodating for able-bodied individuals who also live in these houses?

To avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, one should

A good example of a two-way constraint is

For our work, we have to hold our right arm out in front of us and move materials from the right to the left. This type of movement is called

To measure head width or depth, we would use a

An example of a distal measure would be the measure from the

Wheelchair users might experience radial and ulner deviation, which could lead to

When you measure the depth of a chair, you are measuring

In order to measure how large or small an individual's grip is, we would use

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Exam 9: Anthropometry and Biomechanics

When in need of anthropometric data,

Identify and describe the injuries that can occur when anthropometry or biomechanics are not properly applied to a situation.

You want to test the design of a new computer desk. You ask individuals to use the desk while seated when the desk is at a particularly high level. Then, you gradually lower the desk height, asking for the participant's ratings about the computer desk. This is an example of a(n)

You got a job at Amazon helping pack and load boxes onto the delivery trucks. This is a ______ job.

In order to create proper fitting helmets and tables that are an appropriate size, we must have appropriate measure of individuals' heads and heights, which is

When measuring stature, we are interested in the distance from an individual's feet to the top of the head. This reflects the

You are designing an adjustable chair. Using anthropometric data to determine the sitting height of this chair, you would

Dynamic conditions of strength

Our normal line of sight falls just below the horizon, which means our computer screens

When using a traditional computer keyboard, we often have our wrists bent improperly whereby our hands are bent up and out from a straight wrist position. This causes

You are designing housing for individuals confined to wheelchairs. To ensure the individuals can use the spaces, explain how you would determine proper doorways, cabinets, and counters. How will this space be accommodating for able-bodied individuals who also live in these houses?

To avoid carpal tunnel syndrome, one should

A good example of a two-way constraint is

For our work, we have to hold our right arm out in front of us and move materials from the right to the left. This type of movement is called

To measure head width or depth, we would use a

An example of a distal measure would be the measure from the

Wheelchair users might experience radial and ulner deviation, which could lead to

When you measure the depth of a chair, you are measuring

In order to measure how large or small an individual's grip is, we would use

Introduction to Human Factors

Research Methods

Visual, Tactile, and Olfactory Displays

Audition and Vestibular Function

Methods of Evaluation

Attention, Memory, and Multitasking

Decision-Making

Motor Skills and Control

Environmental Design

Human Error

Future Trends in Human Factors

Filters