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What is the formal definition of Ergonomics?
What is the formal definition of Ergonomics?
- The term used in the US and a few other countries for human factors
- The scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of the interactions among human and other elements of a system
- The study of human abilities and characteristics which affect the design of equipment, systems, and jobs
- The profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance (correct)
When was the name 'Ergonomics' officially proposed?
When was the name 'Ergonomics' officially proposed?
- 1951
- 1947
- 1949 (correct)
- 1950
What is the term used in the US for Ergonomics?
What is the term used in the US for Ergonomics?
- System Optimization
- Human Abilities Study
- Ergonomics
- Human Factors (correct)
What is the primary focus of Ergonomics?
What is the primary focus of Ergonomics?
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What are the implied warranties associated with the information provided in the document?
What are the implied warranties associated with the information provided in the document?
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