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Module 5.1: Visual Displays Flashcards

1
Q

what is the whole different than the sum of its parts?

A

gestalt perception

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2
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what is the result of the relation between stimuli rather than the stimuli themselves?

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perception

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3
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what are the six gestalt grouping principles?

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proximity or nearness
similarity
uniform connectedness
good continuation
common fate or symmetry
closure

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4
Q

what are the five pictorial perception?

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depth
aerial perspective
shading and lighting
elevation
relative size

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5
Q

what determines what we perceive when conflicting or simultaneous information occurs?

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visual system

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6
Q

what does the initial decision in display design aims to?

A

to use visual or auditory displays

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7
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what are the ten types of visual displays?

A

check display
qualitative display
quantitative display
alphanumeric displays
symbolic display
digital displays
analog display
warning
caution
advisory

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8
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what type of display indicates existence of a condition?

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check display

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9
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what type of display indicates status, approx. value, or trend of a changing value?

A

qualitative display

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10
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what type of display indicates an exact numerical value that must be read or determined?

A

quantitative display

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11
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what type of display used to convey detailed information?

A

alphanumeric display

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12
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what is the width to height ratio of a black text on a white bavkground?

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1:6 to 1:8

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13
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what is the width to height ratio of a white text on a black background?

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1:8 to 1:10

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14
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what type of font is usually used for text?

A

serif fonts

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15
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display density of alphanumeric display must be ____?

A

low as possible

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16
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what type of display is extensively used for facilities?

A

symbolic display

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17
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symbolic display must be _____, _____, and ____?

A

identifiable, simple, and symmetric

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18
Q

what type of display convey exact numeric values well but is difficult to read when changing rapidly?

A

digital displays

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19
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what is needed to determine the trends in digital display?

A

more effort

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20
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what type of display convey spatial information and trends effectively?

A

analog displays

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21
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what type of values does the analog display DO NOT provide?

A

precise values

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22
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what type of display evoke immediate attention and requires immediate response?

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warning/caution

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23
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what type of display evokes general awareness of a marginal condition

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advisory

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24
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what are the principles enhance effectiveness of visual displays?

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conspicuity
visibility
legibility
intelligibility
emphasis
standardization
maintainability

25
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what principle states that the visual display should attract attention and must be pocated where people are looking for prominence, novelty, and relevance?

A

conspicuity

26
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what principle states that the visual display must be visible under all expected viewing conditions?

A

visibility

27
Q

what principle states that the visual display must optimize contrast of characters to background, using font types that are easy to read?

A

legibility

28
Q

what principle states that the visual display must have few words as possible with no acronyms or abbreviations, telling the readers what exactly to do?

A

intelligibility

29
Q

what principle states that the visual display must include onlye important words with larger fonts and borderlines?

A

emphasis

30
Q

what principle states that the visual display must use standard words and symbols whenever they exist?

A

standardization

31
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what principle states that the visual display must be made of materials that resist aging, wear, and tear?

A

maintainability

32
Q

what are the six light/color signals?

A

white
green yellow
red
flashing red
blue

33
Q

what light or color signal indicate that certain functions are on?

A

white

34
Q

what light or color signal satisfactory conditions such as “Go ahead,” “Ready,” and “Power On.”?

A

green

35
Q

what light or color signal indicates a marginal condition exists, alertness is needed, caution must be exercised, checking is necessary, and unexpected delays exist?

A

yellow

36
Q

what light or color signal indicates stop, system is inoperative, corrective or overriding action is needed?

A

red

37
Q

what light or color signal indicates emergency that requires immediate action?

A

flashing red

38
Q

what light or color signal indicates no special meaning but is used in combination with flashing red light?

A

blue

39
Q

scales may be ____, ______, or ____?

A

straight, curved, or circular

40
Q

T OR F (Scales and Pointers)

Graduation and numbers should be laid out such that correct readings can be taken quickly.

A

True

41
Q

T OR F (Scales and Pointers)

Numbers should be located inside scale markings so that they are not obscured by the pointer.

A

False
❌ inside
✅ outside

42
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T OR F (Scales and Pointers)

Numbers should increase from right to left, bottom to top, and clockwise.

A

False
❌right to left
✅left to right

43
Q

in coding, information may be coded by?

A

shapes
shades
lines and crosshatched patterns
figures, pictures, or icons
colors
alphanumeric

44
Q

T OR F (Color Displays)

Limit the number of colors in a display to five if users are inexperienced.

A

False
❌five
✅four

45
Q

T OR F (Color Displays)

No more than 7 colors should be used.

A

True

46
Q

T OR F (Color Displays)

Particular colors chosen should be discriminable from each other.

A

True

47
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

Green, yellow, orange, red, and white colors are good combinations

A

true

48
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

Blue, cyan, green, yellow, and red are a good color combination

A

false
❌red
✅white

49
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

cyan, green, yellow, orange, and white are good color combinations

A

true

50
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

avoid red with white

A

False
❌white
✅blues

51
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

avoid reds with cyans

A

true

52
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

avoid magentas with blues

A

true

53
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

color of alphanumeric characters should contrast lightly with the background

A

false
❌lightly
✅sharply

54
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

blue is good for backgrounds and large shapes

A

true

55
Q

T OR F (Color Combinations)

red and green should not be used for small symbols and small shapes in peripheral areas of large displays

A

true

56
Q

orient displays within the normal viewing area with surfaces _________ to the line of sight

A

perpendicular

57
Q

group displays ______ or sequentially

A

functionally

58
Q

make sure that displays are properly _____, _______, and ______ according to their function

A

illuminated, coded, and labeled

59
Q

what are the reminders for labels?

A
  1. should be oriented HORIZONTALLY
  2. placed or near the item it identifies
  3. concise and unambiguous
  4. use familiar words
  5. vigible and legible

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