Introduction to Human Factors & Ergo (TEST 1)

Question 1

What is human factors or ergonomics?

Answer 1

Human factors discovers and applies information about human behavior, abilities, limitations, and other characteristics to the design of tools,
machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments for productive, safe, comfortable, and effective human use

Question 2

What are the other names or subcategories of human factors or ergonomics

Answer 2

cognitive ergonomics, human engineering, engineering psychology, physical ergonomics

Question 3

Human Engineering

Answer 3

focuses on human/machine design

Question 4

Engineering Psychology

Answer 4

Investigations of human capabilities and limitations. Does not apply to design

Question 5

Cognitive Ergonomics

Answer 5

Evaluates how mental processes impact people and system interactions

Question 6

Physical Ergonomics

Answer 6

Examines how body characteristics/abilities affect work systems

Question 7

What was the formal start of human factors

Answer 7

pilot accidents in WW2

Question 8

Key people in the beginning of work design in the late 1800s and early 1900s

Answer 8

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth and Fredrick Taylor

Question 9

Principles of Human Factors

Answer 9

1. Realization that not all problems are a result of human error. Many are a result of bad design
2. Fit the task to the person
3. HFE is not about just applying checklists or guidelines. its a process

Question 10

What are the objectives of human factors engineering

Answer 10

Improving human performance, safety, and user satisfaction.
Reducing the need for training
Minimizing the mismatch between job requirements and human capabilities

Question 11

Benefits of human factors engineering

Answer 11

Increased productivity, regulatory compliance, quality of work life, money for company