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?

Ergonomics Signup and view all the answers

What does applying human factors principles involve in any system?

Minimizing errors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of human factors engineering?

Designing and developing man-machine systems Signup and view all the answers

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

Reduces potential for human error and accidents Signup and view all the answers

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

Improve worker comfort and reduce physical stress Signup and view all the answers

Why is ergonomics important in design?

To match machines and workplaces with the capabilities of people Signup and view all the answers

How can ergonomics contribute to optimizing operator productivity?

By maximizing ease of use and improving health Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the main goal of human factors in systems?

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

What does human-factors engineering aim to achieve?

Which term is used interchangeably with human-factors engineering?

What does applying human factors principles involve in any system?

What is the main focus of human factors engineering?

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

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

Why is ergonomics important in design?

How can ergonomics contribute to optimizing operator productivity?

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