Human Factors in Systems

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What is the main goal of human factors in systems?

  • Introducing external distractions
  • Maximizing errors
  • Decreasing job satisfaction
  • Improving efficiency and creativity (correct)

Which of the following is NOT considered a general factor affecting job performance?

  • Stress
  • External distractions
  • Fatigue
  • Financial incentives (correct)

What does human-factors engineering aim to achieve?

  • Creating systems incompatible with human capacities
  • Ignoring psychological characteristics in design
  • Adapting to human limitations in design (correct)
  • Increasing errors in job performance

Which term is used interchangeably with human-factors engineering?

<p>Ergonomics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does applying human factors principles involve in any system?

<p>Minimizing errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of human factors engineering?

<p>Designing and developing man-machine systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does considering human factors in the work environment benefit organizations?

<p>Reduces potential for human error and accidents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ergonomics seek to achieve by adapting tasks, work stations, tools, and equipment to fit the worker?

<p>Improve worker comfort and reduce physical stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is ergonomics important in design?

<p>To match machines and workplaces with the capabilities of people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can ergonomics contribute to optimizing operator productivity?

<p>By maximizing ease of use and improving health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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