Question 1

Work surface height

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs to be higher than elbow height when standing, but at elbow height when seated. 
B)  Should be resting elbow height. 
C)  Should vary based on individual differences. 
D)  Will depend on the task performed. 
A)  Needs to be higher than elbow height when standing, but at elbow height when seated. 
B)  Should be resting elbow height. 
C)  Should vary based on individual differences. 
D)  Will depend on the task performed.

Question 2

What is the relationship among displays, controls, and biomechanics? That is, why do we human factors specialists study these things?

Accepted Answer

The relationship among displays, control

Question 3

Measuring sizes to determine the proper width of a chair, you are measuring the _____ of the chair.

Accepted Answer

A)  Breadth 
B)  Circumference 
C)  Depth 
D)  Height 
A)  Breadth 
B)  Circumference 
C)  Depth 
D)  Height

Question 4

Secular growth refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  Increase in heights of each successive generation. 
B)  Increase in the number of obese individuals, affecting design. 
C)  Variability in the growth rates of individuals. 
D)  Need for corrections in design due to clothing effects. 
A)  Increase in heights of each successive generation. 
B)  Increase in the number of obese individuals, affecting design. 
C)  Variability in the growth rates of individuals. 
D)  Need for corrections in design due to clothing effects.

Question 5

The measurement of human sizes and shapes is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthropometry. 
B)  Biomechanics. 
C)  Dynamic measurement. 
D)  Static measurement. 
A)  Anthropometry. 
B)  Biomechanics. 
C)  Dynamic measurement. 
D)  Static measurement.

Question 6

Describe how you would apply the issues of reach, clearance, and the limiting user in your design of a residence hall.

Accepted Answer

In designing a residence hall, it is imp

Question 7

The measurement of the dimensions of the human body when it is in a standing or seated position and there is no movement obtains

Accepted Answer

A)  Dynamic dimensions. 
B)  Functional dimensions. 
C)  Muscular strength. 
D)  Static dimensions. 
A)  Dynamic dimensions. 
B)  Functional dimensions. 
C)  Muscular strength. 
D)  Static dimensions.

Question 8

Define what a reach envelope is and how it is applied in environmental design.

Accepted Answer

A reach envelope is a term used in envir

Question 9

Explain what type of seating you would recommend for someone who spends a great deal on the computer reading and typing.

Accepted Answer

I would recommend a comfortable ergonomi

Question 10

Using the anthropometric data, we calculate the proper width of a door or height of the entrance. This is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Designing for adjustability. 
B)  Determining percentile points. 
C)  Method of limits. 
D)  Using corrections. 
A)  Designing for adjustability. 
B)  Determining percentile points. 
C)  Method of limits. 
D)  Using corrections.

Question 11

Explain what manual materials handling is and how it relates to biomechanics.

Accepted Answer

Manual materials handling refers to the

Question 12

You design sporting equipment for children. Currently, you are working on helmets, tennis racquets, and shin guards. Describe what type of data you would collect, how you would collect it, and how you would apply it.

Accepted Answer

When designing sporting equipment for ch

Question 13

A person who is extremely tall is sitting in an airplane with her knees hitting the back of the chair in front of her. This sitting space has

Accepted Answer

A)  A clearance that is too small. 
B)  A reach that is too small. 
C)  Excessive load. 
D)  Two-way constraints. 
A)  A clearance that is too small. 
B)  A reach that is too small. 
C)  Excessive load. 
D)  Two-way constraints.

Question 14

In order to get appropriate body measurements, one must determine the points at which a measurement starts and ends, such as from the shoulder to the write. These points are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Constraints. 
B)  Landmarks. 
C)  Limits. 
D)  Planes of the body. 
A)  Constraints. 
B)  Landmarks. 
C)  Limits. 
D)  Planes of the body.

Question 15

You are designing a kitchen and want to ensure pots, pans, and utensils are within easy reach of the cook when the person is standing at the prep counter, even if the cook has to bend or stretch to reach the materials. You are designing for the

Accepted Answer

A)  Adducted reach space. 
B)  Extended reach envelope. 
C)  Mean proportional reach. 
D)  Normal reach envelope. 
A)  Adducted reach space. 
B)  Extended reach envelope. 
C)  Mean proportional reach. 
D)  Normal reach envelope.

Question 16

Explain how you would collect anthropometric data for the design of a kitchen for individuals confined to wheelchairs.

Accepted Answer

Collecting anthropometric data for indiv

Question 17

While developing the design for your workspace, you decide to test for limiting users. This is best accomplished by

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking individuals to limit their movements while performing the job to see if they can still perform well. 
B)  Limiting the number of participants in your fitting trial. 
C)  Testing the workspace using individuals who have limitations that could impact the function of the space. 
D)  Working with individuals who have limited experience. 
A)  Asking individuals to limit their movements while performing the job to see if they can still perform well. 
B)  Limiting the number of participants in your fitting trial. 
C)  Testing the workspace using individuals who have limitations that could impact the function of the space. 
D)  Working with individuals who have limited experience.

Question 18

To design a chair well, it is important that the

Accepted Answer

A)  Ischial tuberosities are supported and the backrest is perpendicular to the seat pan (i.e., 90° angle). 
B)  Seat is angled down toward the backrest to ensure individuals do not slide out of the seat. 
C)  Seat height matches the popliteal height and the seat depth allows an individual to use the backrest. 
D)  Seat width is as wide a men's shoulders. 
A)  Ischial tuberosities are supported and the backrest is perpendicular to the seat pan (i.e., 90° angle). 
B)  Seat is angled down toward the backrest to ensure individuals do not slide out of the seat. 
C)  Seat height matches the popliteal height and the seat depth allows an individual to use the backrest. 
D)  Seat width is as wide a men's shoulders.

Question 19

In seating design,

Accepted Answer

A)  The feet must be able to be on the floor, but one does not need to be able to change positions or postures. 
B)  The lumbar region must be supported and the feet must be able to be on the floor. 
C)  The thighs should rest on the front of the chair and the lumbar region must be supported. 
D)  Weight should be carried by the ischial tuberosities and the thighs should rest on the front of the chair. 
A)  The feet must be able to be on the floor, but one does not need to be able to change positions or postures. 
B)  The lumbar region must be supported and the feet must be able to be on the floor. 
C)  The thighs should rest on the front of the chair and the lumbar region must be supported. 
D)  Weight should be carried by the ischial tuberosities and the thighs should rest on the front of the chair.

Question 20

Explain how you could determine the proper workspace design for a residence hall.

Accepted Answer

To determine the proper workspace design

Work surface height

What is the relationship among displays, controls, and biomechanics? That is, why do we human factors specialists study these things?

Measuring sizes to determine the proper width of a chair, you are measuring the _____ of the chair.

Secular growth refers to the

The measurement of human sizes and shapes is called

Describe how you would apply the issues of reach, clearance, and the limiting user in your design of a residence hall.

The measurement of the dimensions of the human body when it is in a standing or seated position and there is no movement obtains

Define what a reach envelope is and how it is applied in environmental design.

Explain what type of seating you would recommend for someone who spends a great deal on the computer reading and typing.

Using the anthropometric data, we calculate the proper width of a door or height of the entrance. This is called

Explain what manual materials handling is and how it relates to biomechanics.

You design sporting equipment for children. Currently, you are working on helmets, tennis racquets, and shin guards. Describe what type of data you would collect, how you would collect it, and how you would apply it.

A person who is extremely tall is sitting in an airplane with her knees hitting the back of the chair in front of her. This sitting space has

In order to get appropriate body measurements, one must determine the points at which a measurement starts and ends, such as from the shoulder to the write. These points are known as

You are designing a kitchen and want to ensure pots, pans, and utensils are within easy reach of the cook when the person is standing at the prep counter, even if the cook has to bend or stretch to reach the materials. You are designing for the

Explain how you would collect anthropometric data for the design of a kitchen for individuals confined to wheelchairs.

While developing the design for your workspace, you decide to test for limiting users. This is best accomplished by

To design a chair well, it is important that the

In seating design,

Explain how you could determine the proper workspace design for a residence hall.

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

Exam 9: Anthropometry and Biomechanics

Work surface height

What is the relationship among displays, controls, and biomechanics? That is, why do we human factors specialists study these things?

Measuring sizes to determine the proper width of a chair, you are measuring the _____ of the chair.

Secular growth refers to the

The measurement of human sizes and shapes is called

Describe how you would apply the issues of reach, clearance, and the limiting user in your design of a residence hall.

The measurement of the dimensions of the human body when it is in a standing or seated position and there is no movement obtains

Define what a reach envelope is and how it is applied in environmental design.

Explain what type of seating you would recommend for someone who spends a great deal on the computer reading and typing.

Using the anthropometric data, we calculate the proper width of a door or height of the entrance. This is called

Explain what manual materials handling is and how it relates to biomechanics.

You design sporting equipment for children. Currently, you are working on helmets, tennis racquets, and shin guards. Describe what type of data you would collect, how you would collect it, and how you would apply it.

A person who is extremely tall is sitting in an airplane with her knees hitting the back of the chair in front of her. This sitting space has

In order to get appropriate body measurements, one must determine the points at which a measurement starts and ends, such as from the shoulder to the write. These points are known as

You are designing a kitchen and want to ensure pots, pans, and utensils are within easy reach of the cook when the person is standing at the prep counter, even if the cook has to bend or stretch to reach the materials. You are designing for the

Explain how you would collect anthropometric data for the design of a kitchen for individuals confined to wheelchairs.

While developing the design for your workspace, you decide to test for limiting users. This is best accomplished by

To design a chair well, it is important that the

In seating design,

Explain how you could determine the proper workspace design for a residence hall.

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