Question 1

What is the difference between custom and mass-produced products?

Accepted Answer

When something is designed for one person,we call it a custom product.Custom products can include the relatively rare professional bicycle and space suit or much more commonly used products such as a tailored shirt or dress suit,or custom-made furniture.All custom products are more expensive than mass-produced products.Mass-produced products are designed for a broad range of consumers and as such are less expensive to produce and sell.A house designed for a very tall professional basketball player may have custom doorways with more than a seven-foot-high clearance.

Question 2

All custom products are more expensive than mass-produced products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

____ means the design is useful to a wide range of people with different abilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Flexible 
B)  Perceptible 
C)  Equitable 
D)  Intuitive 
A)  Flexible 
B)  Perceptible 
C)  Equitable 
D)  Intuitive C

Question 4

____________________ height is the measure from the floor to the back part of the leg behind the knee joint while seated.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ height is the measure from the...

Question 5

Designers must first decide on the group of people for which they are designing.This group is known as the ____ population.

Accepted Answer

A)  standard 
B)  optimal 
C)  target 
D)  reach 
A)  standard 
B)  optimal 
C)  target 
D)  reach

Question 6

____________________ is the branch of science that deals with human measurement by describing human size,shape,and other physical characteristics.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is the branch of science that...

Question 7

If you want to push or pull an object,the maximum force recommended by NIOSH is 80 lbs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A measure of 1 SD above and 1 SD below the mean (±1 SD)includes 78 percent of the population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ describes the relationship between how a person expects something to work and the way it was designed to work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deviation 
B)  Reach 
C)  Clearance 
D)  Compatibility 
A)  Deviation 
B)  Reach 
C)  Clearance 
D)  Compatibility

Question 10

When using a laptop,you should avoid using a wireless keyboard and mouse because of poor ergonomics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When using a computer,you should keep the monitor between ____ inches and directly in front of the user.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 20 
B)  20 to 40 
C)  40 to 60 
D)  60 to 80 
A)  10 to 20 
B)  20 to 40 
C)  40 to 60 
D)  60 to 80

Question 12

____ is a measurement associated with a person's ability to fit between or under some object such as a doorway or table.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clearance 
B)  Reach 
C)  SD 
D)  Target 
A)  Clearance 
B)  Reach 
C)  SD 
D)  Target

Question 13

A palm up position is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pronation 
B)  flexion 
C)  extension 
D)  supination 
A)  pronation 
B)  flexion 
C)  extension 
D)  supination

Question 14

Standard ____________________ (SD)is a measure of the degree of variation from the mean.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Standard ____________________ (SD)is a measure of the...

Question 15

Mean and percentiles are concepts used in _____ to describe data.

Accepted Answer

A)  geometry 
B)  statistics 
C)  databases 
D)  organizations 
A)  geometry 
B)  statistics 
C)  databases 
D)  organizations

Question 16

When using a computer workstation,you should keep your elbows close to your body and bent between ____ and 120 degrees.

Accepted Answer

A)  60 
B)  75 
C)  90 
D)  105 
A)  60 
B)  75 
C)  90 
D)  105

Question 17

The seat height for a chair is determined by the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  popliteal height 
B)  elbow rest height 
C)  shoulder height 
D)  hip breadth 
A)  popliteal height 
B)  elbow rest height 
C)  shoulder height 
D)  hip breadth

Question 18

If you made a graph of the height of the people you observed,it would most likely look like a ____ distribution or normal bell-shaped distribution curve.

Accepted Answer

A)  Gaussian 
B)  Newtonian 
C)  Kirchhoff 
D)  percentile 
A)  Gaussian 
B)  Newtonian 
C)  Kirchhoff 
D)  percentile

Question 19

The body is able to exert the most force and is the strongest in the neutral position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Assistive or ____________________ technology refers to products,devices,or equipment that are used to maintain,increase,or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Assistive or ____________________ technology refers to products,devices,or...

What is the difference between custom and mass-produced products?

All custom products are more expensive than mass-produced products.

____ means the design is useful to a wide range of people with different abilities.

____________________ height is the measure from the floor to the back part of the leg behind the knee joint while seated.

Designers must first decide on the group of people for which they are designing.This group is known as the ____ population.

____________________ is the branch of science that deals with human measurement by describing human size,shape,and other physical characteristics.

If you want to push or pull an object,the maximum force recommended by NIOSH is 80 lbs.

A measure of 1 SD above and 1 SD below the mean (±1 SD)includes 78 percent of the population.

____ describes the relationship between how a person expects something to work and the way it was designed to work.

When using a laptop,you should avoid using a wireless keyboard and mouse because of poor ergonomics.

When using a computer,you should keep the monitor between ____ inches and directly in front of the user.

____ is a measurement associated with a person's ability to fit between or under some object such as a doorway or table.

A palm up position is known as ____.

Standard ____________________ (SD)is a measure of the degree of variation from the mean.

Mean and percentiles are concepts used in _____ to describe data.

When using a computer workstation,you should keep your elbows close to your body and bent between ____ and 120 degrees.

The seat height for a chair is determined by the ____.

If you made a graph of the height of the people you observed,it would most likely look like a ____ distribution or normal bell-shaped distribution curve.

The body is able to exert the most force and is the strongest in the neutral position.

Assistive or ____________________ technology refers to products,devices,or equipment that are used to maintain,increase,or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Technology: The Human-Designed World

The Process of Design

Development of the Team

Generating and Developing Ideas

Drawing to Develop Design Ideas

Reverse Engineering

Investigation and Research for Design Development

Technical Drawing

Testing and Evaluating

Manufacturing

Designing Structural Systems

Designing Mechanical Systems

Designing Electrical Systems

Designing Pneumatic Systems

Math and Science Applications

Design Styles

Graphics and Presentation

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Exam 15: Human Factors in Design and Engineering

What is the difference between custom and mass-produced products?

All custom products are more expensive than mass-produced products.

____ means the design is useful to a wide range of people with different abilities.

____________________ height is the measure from the floor to the back part of the leg behind the knee joint while seated.

Designers must first decide on the group of people for which they are designing.This group is known as the ____ population.

____________________ is the branch of science that deals with human measurement by describing human size,shape,and other physical characteristics.

If you want to push or pull an object,the maximum force recommended by NIOSH is 80 lbs.

A measure of 1 SD above and 1 SD below the mean (±1 SD)includes 78 percent of the population.

____ describes the relationship between how a person expects something to work and the way it was designed to work.

When using a laptop,you should avoid using a wireless keyboard and mouse because of poor ergonomics.

When using a computer,you should keep the monitor between ____ inches and directly in front of the user.

____ is a measurement associated with a person's ability to fit between or under some object such as a doorway or table.

A palm up position is known as ____.

Standard ____________________ (SD)is a measure of the degree of variation from the mean.

Mean and percentiles are concepts used in _____ to describe data.

When using a computer workstation,you should keep your elbows close to your body and bent between ____ and 120 degrees.

The seat height for a chair is determined by the ____.

If you made a graph of the height of the people you observed,it would most likely look like a ____ distribution or normal bell-shaped distribution curve.

The body is able to exert the most force and is the strongest in the neutral position.

Assistive or ____________________ technology refers to products,devices,or equipment that are used to maintain,increase,or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Technology: The Human-Designed World

The Process of Design

Development of the Team

Generating and Developing Ideas

Drawing to Develop Design Ideas

Reverse Engineering

Investigation and Research for Design Development

Technical Drawing

Testing and Evaluating

Manufacturing

Designing Structural Systems

Designing Mechanical Systems

Designing Electrical Systems

Designing Pneumatic Systems

Math and Science Applications

Design Styles

Graphics and Presentation

Filters