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What is the main focus of ergonomics?
What is the main focus of ergonomics?
- Enhancing the complexity of the system
- Optimizing human well-being and overall system performance (correct)
- Maximizing profit for the system
- Minimizing the interaction between humans and other elements
According to Wilson (2014), what is the main role of specialists in ergonomics?
According to Wilson (2014), what is the main role of specialists in ergonomics?
- Focusing only on physical aspects of system design
- Ignoring human behavior in systems design
- Exclusively working with consumers and service users
- Understanding people's interactions within a system and designing based on that understanding (correct)
What are the impacts and benefits of human factors according to the text?
What are the impacts and benefits of human factors according to the text?
- Ineffectiveness, Redundancy, Unproductivity
- Unpredictability, Instability, Poor Performance
- Efficiency, Quality, Safety (correct)
- Complexity, Confusion, Inefficiency
Which skills are required for a Human Factor Engineering Team?
Which skills are required for a Human Factor Engineering Team?
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What academic backgrounds do specialists in ergonomics come from?
What academic backgrounds do specialists in ergonomics come from?
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What is the primary purpose of human factors or ergonomics?
What is the primary purpose of human factors or ergonomics?
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