Exam 1: Introduction to Human Factors

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A) Can be traced to the Age of Tools when bones were used as scoops.
B) Was established during WWI.
C) Was established during WWII.
D) Was not recognized by the engineering profession.

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A) Must have a Ph.D. in psychology.
B) Studies only ergonomics.
C) Is an engineer.
D) May come from many different disciplines including psychology, engineering, and architecture.

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A) May have almost any major/background.
B) Must have a psychology major/background.
C) Needs to obtain the Ph.D. and be licensed.
D) Should have an engineering major/background.

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A) Improper seating.
B) Sore backs.
C) The lack of seating training.
D) The poorly designed chair.

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During and after WWII, the human factors...

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A) The interest in testing human performance and sensation and perception, which developed near the end of WWII.
B) Paul M. Fitts' declaration that more research was needed in the areas of memory, learning, and cognition.
C) Psychometricians' need to develop selection tests.
D) Taylor's study of shovel size.

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A) She just does not understand the newer technology and you need to work the iPad for her.
B) Her motor skills are not appropriate for interacting with the iPad, but some physical therapy can correct this.
C) She needs new glasses.
D) Some adjustments to the display and layout of the icons on her iPad would greatly help her understand and use the iPad.

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A) Design environments that fit the limitations and capabilities of the user.
B) Develop environments that limit human function.
C) Increase individuals' personal capabilities.
D) Train individuals to monitor computers.

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A) Every element of a job could be scientifically specified to ensure efficiency.
B) It would no longer be necessary to train workers.
C) Management could be reduced because all aspects of the job are justified and documented.
D) Through scientific selection, each worker could do the job well.

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A) Basic research methods skills, statistical skills, and the ability to apply their knowledge on the job.
B) Communication skills, as all other skills can be developed on the job.
C) Software development skills.
D) The top five core competencies specific by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

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A) Creating continuing education courses.
B) Designing curricula for HF programs.
C) Developing computer-generated grading systems.
D) Establishing the learning criteria for training programs related to aviation psychology.

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A) Describes an open-loop system is functioning.
B) Is only descriptive of computer interaction systems.
C) Suggests that systems are closed.
D) Supports the notion that all parts of the system are integrated and function as a whole.

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