HFE Human Factors Ch. 1 Exam
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What three general influences on human behavior are considered by
human factors engineering in guiding design? - ✔✔1. Cognition
2. Physical capability
3. Organization
What is "human error" a symptom of? - ✔✔Poor design
What are the three goals of human factors engineering and what is their
relative importance? - ✔✔Productivity: increasing productivity, quality, and
efficiency
Safety: reducing the risk of injury or death
Satisfaction: increasing acceptance, comfort, and well-being
How might the three goals of human factors engineering conflict with each
other? - ✔✔You may have to sacrifice one goal in order to satisfy a more
urgent one, depending on the context. Example: You may have to sacrifice
some productivity in order to maximize safety
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Questions and Answers 100% Solved
What three general influences on human behavior are considered by
human factors engineering in guiding design? - ✔✔1. Cognition
2. Physical capability
3. Organization
What is "human error" a symptom of? - ✔✔Poor design
What are the three goals of human factors engineering and what is their
relative importance? - ✔✔Productivity: increasing productivity, quality, and
efficiency
Safety: reducing the risk of injury or death
Satisfaction: increasing acceptance, comfort, and well-being
How might the three goals of human factors engineering conflict with each
other? - ✔✔You may have to sacrifice one goal in order to satisfy a more
urgent one, depending on the context. Example: You may have to sacrifice
some productivity in order to maximize safety
1
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
