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?

    <p>User confusion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Improved user experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Designing knobs in a recognizably different shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The landing flap control is shaped like a landing flap</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It reduces errors by making it easy to identify the correct knob</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The landing gear control shaped like a tire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is shape coding important in control panel design?

    <p>It helps to reduce errors by making it easy to identify the correct knob</p> Signup and view all the answers

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