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?

Blindly following checklists and guidelines 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?

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

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

To overcome system limitations Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensuring both parties are satisfied Signup and view all the answers

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

To promote user-owner acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What do special sensors mentioned in the text do?

Convert electromagnetic waves into information Signup and view all the answers

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

Users prioritize benefits, management prioritizes capabilities Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure user-owner acceptance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of ergonomic design?

To enhance human talents in the roles people serve Signup and view all the answers

Why should systems be designed to account for individual differences?

Because different people have different needs and abilities Signup and view all the answers

What must a designer do after formulating a design problem?

Create a feasible solution Signup and view all the answers

How can designers acquire knowledge about the system under design?

By conducting questionnaires and interviews Signup and view all the answers

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

To help people better perform their roles Signup and view all the answers

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

Opportunities to improve the system are missed Signup and view all the answers

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