Shahd Obeidat Human Centered Design Principles Quiz
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What does Human Factors emphasize on in the design process?

  • Using oneself as the model for designing things
  • Blindly applying checklists and guidelines
  • Relying solely on educated opinions
  • Recognition of individual differences in human capabilities (correct)
  • Why can't a checklist or guideline alone ensure a good human factors product?

  • Because trade-offs and specific considerations are not captured by a checklist (correct)
  • Because it relies only on empirical data
  • Because everyone has the same capabilities and limitations
  • Because educated opinions are not important
  • What is NOT a characteristic of Human Factors design?

  • Reliance on the scientific method
  • Relying on educated guesses
  • Using oneself as the model for designing things (correct)
  • Recognition of individual differences in human capabilities
  • What principle does Human Factors NOT rely on when designing products?

    <p>Blindly following checklists and guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to recognize that things, procedures, environments, and people do not exist in isolation in Human Factors design?

    <p>To acknowledge the interconnectedness that influences human behavior and well-being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Human Centered Design principles according to the text?

    <p>To overcome system limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the designer play in ensuring user-owner acceptance?

    <p>Ensuring both parties are satisfied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should designers consider automating activities with lower human skill requirements?

    <p>To promote user-owner acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do special sensors mentioned in the text do?

    <p>Convert electromagnetic waves into information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do users and management differ in their desires, as per the text?

    <p>Users prioritize benefits, management prioritizes capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for designers to capture and harness features to enhance human abilities?

    <p>To ensure user-owner acceptance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of ergonomic design?

    <p>To enhance human talents in the roles people serve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should systems be designed to account for individual differences?

    <p>Because different people have different needs and abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a designer do after formulating a design problem?

    <p>Create a feasible solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can designers acquire knowledge about the system under design?

    <p>By conducting questionnaires and interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to expand requirements for human abilities in system design?

    <p>To help people better perform their roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when there is too much focus on human limitations during system design?

    <p>Opportunities to improve the system are missed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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