Cognitive Human Factors Principles

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What is the primary focus of cognitive human factor principles?

How people think, learn, and process information (correct)

How people react emotionally

How people respond to stress

How people interact with technology

What is the purpose of the principle of feedback in human-centered design?

To promote consistency in design

To provide aesthetic pleasure

To minimize memory load

To let users know the effects of their actions (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a human factor principle?

Flexibility and efficiency of use

Error prevention and recovery

Recognition over recall

Motivation and satisfaction (correct)

What is the main reason why cognitive biases occur?

The brain's attempt to simplify information processing Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of cognitive biases in certain situations?

They help us make quick decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment?

Cognitive biases Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of user-centered design?

To prioritize the needs and preferences of the user Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of ergonomics?

Improving the safety and efficiency of human interaction with the environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a cognitive factor that affects human performance?

Attention Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of anthropometry in ergonomics?

To design equipment and workspaces to fit the physical dimensions of the user Signup and view all the answers

What is a common job risk factor that can be prevented with ergonomic design?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific study of the structure, function, and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems?

Biomechanics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?

The study of mental action or process of acquiring knowledge through thought, experience, and the senses Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of safety management systems in the construction industry?

To Implement safety procedures to prevent accidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of occupational safety and health in product design?

To ensure the product does not pose unnecessary risks to the health and safety of users Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of usability in the built-environment?

To ensure the environment is accessible, safe, and comfortable Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of cognitive human factor principles?

To study the mental behavior of humans in various environments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of cognitive biases in human decision-making?

To understand the current biases affecting people's decisions Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary focus of cognitive human factor principles?

What is the purpose of the principle of feedback in human-centered design?

Which of the following is NOT a human factor principle?

What is the main reason why cognitive biases occur?

What is the benefit of cognitive biases in certain situations?

What is the term for the systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment?

What is the primary goal of user-centered design?

What is the main focus of ergonomics?

Which of the following is a cognitive factor that affects human performance?

What is the purpose of anthropometry in ergonomics?

What is a common job risk factor that can be prevented with ergonomic design?

What is the scientific study of the structure, function, and motion of the mechanical aspects of biological systems?

What is the primary focus of cognitive psychology?

What is the primary goal of safety management systems in the construction industry?

What is the main concern of occupational safety and health in product design?

What is the primary goal of usability in the built-environment?

What is the primary focus of cognitive human factor principles?

What is the primary goal of cognitive biases in human decision-making?

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