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Quick questions on Ergonomics and anthropometrics - CCEA GCSE Technology and Design
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What are ergonomics?Show answer
Good ergonomics shows in details such as a handle that is comfortable to hold, controls placed where the hand naturally falls, and displays that can be read at a glance. Poor ergonomics causes discomfort, mistakes or strain.
What are anthropometrics?Show answer
Ergonomics is the broad idea of fitting products to people; anthropometrics provides the numbers that make it possible. A chair design uses ergonomics to decide it should support good posture, and anthropometric data (popliteal height, hip width) to set the actual dimensions.
What is q1?Show answer
Define the term ergonomics. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
A designer is setting the height of a high shelf. Which percentile should be used and why? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Give one product feature that is made adjustable to cover a range of users. [1 mark]
What is q4?Show answer
Explain why anthropometric data is collected before sizing a product. [2 marks]
What is q5?Show answer
What range of percentiles is usually designed for, and roughly what proportion of users does it suit? [2 marks]
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