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Control-Task Compatibility in Aviation

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What is the primary principle of control-task compatibility?

A control action should only be performed by the dominant hand.
A control action should be as complex as possible.
A control action should imitate the movements it produces. (correct)
A control action should always be performed in a clockwise direction.

What happens when the control column of an airplane is pulled to the right?

The airplane's engine stops.
The airplane remains stationary.
The airplane pulls to the right. (correct)
The airplane turns left.

Why is control-task compatibility important in design?

It improves the user's understanding of the control actions. (correct)
It increases the complexity of the control actions.
It reduces the response time of the control actions.
It makes the control actions more aesthetically pleasing.

What is the outcome of a control action that does not imitate the movement it produces?

User confusion. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of following the principle of control-task compatibility?

Improved user experience. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind shape coding in control panel design?

Designing knobs in a recognizably different shape (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of shape coding in the U.S. air force?

The landing flap control is shaped like a landing flap (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using shape coding in control panel design?

It reduces errors by making it easy to identify the correct knob (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a control's shape symbolizing its function?

The landing gear control shaped like a tire (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is shape coding important in control panel design?

It helps to reduce errors by making it easy to identify the correct knob (B) Signup and view all the answers

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