Question 1

To be a human factors specialist, one

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A)  May have almost any major/background. 
B)  Must have a psychology major/background. 
C)  Needs to obtain the Ph.D. and be licensed. 
D)  Should have an engineering major/background. 
A)  May have almost any major/background. 
B)  Must have a psychology major/background. 
C)  Needs to obtain the Ph.D. and be licensed. 
D)  Should have an engineering major/background. A

Question 2

Given your knowledge of human factors, you are assisting your grandmother with her iPad, as she is trouble using it. You suspect that

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A)  She just does not understand the newer technology and you need to work the iPad for her. 
B)  Her motor skills are not appropriate for interacting with the iPad, but some physical therapy can correct this. 
C)  She needs new glasses. 
D)  Some adjustments to the display and layout of the icons on her iPad would greatly help her understand and use the iPad. 
A)  She just does not understand the newer technology and you need to work the iPad for her. 
B)  Her motor skills are not appropriate for interacting with the iPad, but some physical therapy can correct this. 
C)  She needs new glasses. 
D)  Some adjustments to the display and layout of the icons on her iPad would greatly help her understand and use the iPad. D

Question 3

The human factors perspective of input-process-output

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A)  Describes an open-loop system is functioning. 
B)  Is only descriptive of computer interaction systems. 
C)  Suggests that systems are closed. 
D)  Supports the notion that all parts of the system are integrated and function as a whole. 
A)  Describes an open-loop system is functioning. 
B)  Is only descriptive of computer interaction systems. 
C)  Suggests that systems are closed. 
D)  Supports the notion that all parts of the system are integrated and function as a whole. D

Question 4

A human factors specialist working in the realm of education is most likely to be

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A)  Creating continuing education courses. 
B)  Designing curricula for HF programs. 
C)  Developing computer-generated grading systems. 
D)  Establishing the learning criteria for training programs related to aviation psychology. 
A)  Creating continuing education courses. 
B)  Designing curricula for HF programs. 
C)  Developing computer-generated grading systems. 
D)  Establishing the learning criteria for training programs related to aviation psychology.

Question 5

The importance of Taylor's scientific management is that

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A)  Every element of a job could be scientifically specified to ensure efficiency. 
B)  It would no longer be necessary to train workers. 
C)  Management could be reduced because all aspects of the job are justified and documented. 
D)  Through scientific selection, each worker could do the job well. 
A)  Every element of a job could be scientifically specified to ensure efficiency. 
B)  It would no longer be necessary to train workers. 
C)  Management could be reduced because all aspects of the job are justified and documented. 
D)  Through scientific selection, each worker could do the job well.

Question 6

Distinguish between open and closed-looped systems and open and closed systems.

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Open and closed-looped systems and open

Question 7

Briefly explain the development of the human factors field during and after WWII.

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During and after WWII, the human factors

Question 8

A human factors specialist

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A)  Must have a Ph.D. in psychology. 
B)  Studies only ergonomics. 
C)  Is an engineer. 
D)  May come from many different disciplines including psychology, engineering, and architecture. 
A)  Must have a Ph.D. in psychology. 
B)  Studies only ergonomics. 
C)  Is an engineer. 
D)  May come from many different disciplines including psychology, engineering, and architecture.

Question 9

When designing a new kitchen, explain why a systems perspective is important.

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When designing a new kitchen, taking a s

Question 10

What are the six (6) fundamental characteristics of a system?

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The six fundamental characteristics of a

Question 11

Describe the importance of systems theory in how human factors can be applied to various situations. Be sure to include a discussion about the education of human factors specialists and the different types of work settings in which HF specialists can work.

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Systems theory is crucial in understandi

Question 12

The beginning of human factors

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A)  Can be traced to the Age of Tools when bones were used as scoops. 
B)  Was established during WWI. 
C)  Was established during WWII. 
D)  Was not recognized by the engineering profession. 
A)  Can be traced to the Age of Tools when bones were used as scoops. 
B)  Was established during WWI. 
C)  Was established during WWII. 
D)  Was not recognized by the engineering profession.

Question 13

Describe how human factors can contribute address the needs of special populations.

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Human factors can contribute to addressi

Question 14

Most employers are seeking applicants with

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A)  Basic research methods skills, statistical skills, and the ability to apply their knowledge on the job. 
B)  Communication skills, as all other skills can be developed on the job. 
C)  Software development skills. 
D)  The top five core competencies specific by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. 
A)  Basic research methods skills, statistical skills, and the ability to apply their knowledge on the job. 
B)  Communication skills, as all other skills can be developed on the job. 
C)  Software development skills. 
D)  The top five core competencies specific by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

Question 15

Describe the impact Paul M. Fitts had on the field of human factors

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Paul M. Fitts had a significant impact o

Question 16

If poorly designed chairs lead to improper seating, which leads to sore backs, cording to systems theory, the input in this situation is

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A)  Improper seating. 
B)  Sore backs. 
C)  The lack of seating training. 
D)  The poorly designed chair. 
A)  Improper seating. 
B)  Sore backs. 
C)  The lack of seating training. 
D)  The poorly designed chair.

Question 17

The purpose of human factors is to

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A)  Design environments that fit the limitations and capabilities of the user. 
B)  Develop environments that limit human function. 
C)  Increase individuals' personal capabilities. 
D)  Train individuals to monitor computers. 
A)  Design environments that fit the limitations and capabilities of the user. 
B)  Develop environments that limit human function. 
C)  Increase individuals' personal capabilities. 
D)  Train individuals to monitor computers.

Question 18

What type of system would you want, a closed-looped or open-looped and a closed or open system?

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The choice between a closed-loop or open

Question 19

Identify a type of work environment in which a human factors specialist might work and describe the work the HF specialist would do.

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A human factors specialist might work in

Question 20

Human factors emerged as a discipline due to

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A)  The interest in testing human performance and sensation and perception, which developed near the end of WWII. 
B)  Paul M. Fitts' declaration that more research was needed in the areas of memory, learning, and cognition. 
C)  Psychometricians' need to develop selection tests. 
D)  Taylor's study of shovel size. 
A)  The interest in testing human performance and sensation and perception, which developed near the end of WWII. 
B)  Paul M. Fitts' declaration that more research was needed in the areas of memory, learning, and cognition. 
C)  Psychometricians' need to develop selection tests. 
D)  Taylor's study of shovel size.

To be a human factors specialist, one

Given your knowledge of human factors, you are assisting your grandmother with her iPad, as she is trouble using it. You suspect that

The human factors perspective of input-process-output

A human factors specialist working in the realm of education is most likely to be

The importance of Taylor's scientific management is that

Distinguish between open and closed-looped systems and open and closed systems.

Briefly explain the development of the human factors field during and after WWII.

A human factors specialist

When designing a new kitchen, explain why a systems perspective is important.

What are the six (6) fundamental characteristics of a system?

Describe the importance of systems theory in how human factors can be applied to various situations. Be sure to include a discussion about the education of human factors specialists and the different types of work settings in which HF specialists can work.

The beginning of human factors

Describe how human factors can contribute address the needs of special populations.

Most employers are seeking applicants with

Describe the impact Paul M. Fitts had on the field of human factors

If poorly designed chairs lead to improper seating, which leads to sore backs, cording to systems theory, the input in this situation is

The purpose of human factors is to

What type of system would you want, a closed-looped or open-looped and a closed or open system?

Identify a type of work environment in which a human factors specialist might work and describe the work the HF specialist would do.

Human factors emerged as a discipline due to

Research Methods

Visual, Tactile, and Olfactory Displays

Audition and Vestibular Function

Methods of Evaluation

Attention, Memory, and Multitasking

Decision-Making

Motor Skills and Control

Anthropometry and Biomechanics

Environmental Design

Human Error

Future Trends in Human Factors

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Exam 1: Introduction to Human Factors

To be a human factors specialist, one

Given your knowledge of human factors, you are assisting your grandmother with her iPad, as she is trouble using it. You suspect that

The human factors perspective of input-process-output

A human factors specialist working in the realm of education is most likely to be

The importance of Taylor's scientific management is that

Distinguish between open and closed-looped systems and open and closed systems.

Briefly explain the development of the human factors field during and after WWII.

A human factors specialist

When designing a new kitchen, explain why a systems perspective is important.

What are the six (6) fundamental characteristics of a system?

Describe the importance of systems theory in how human factors can be applied to various situations. Be sure to include a discussion about the education of human factors specialists and the different types of work settings in which HF specialists can work.

The beginning of human factors

Describe how human factors can contribute address the needs of special populations.

Most employers are seeking applicants with

Describe the impact Paul M. Fitts had on the field of human factors

If poorly designed chairs lead to improper seating, which leads to sore backs, cording to systems theory, the input in this situation is

The purpose of human factors is to

What type of system would you want, a closed-looped or open-looped and a closed or open system?

Identify a type of work environment in which a human factors specialist might work and describe the work the HF specialist would do.

Human factors emerged as a discipline due to

Research Methods

Visual, Tactile, and Olfactory Displays

Audition and Vestibular Function

Methods of Evaluation

Attention, Memory, and Multitasking

Decision-Making

Motor Skills and Control

Anthropometry and Biomechanics

Environmental Design

Human Error

Future Trends in Human Factors

Filters