Ergonomics

Question 1

What is anthropometrics?

-Oscar Lawson

Answer 1

The study of human dimensions

Question 2

What is ergonomics?

-Oscar Lawson

Answer 2

The interaction between user, product and environment

Question 3

What are physiological ergonomics?

-Oscar Lawson

Answer 3

Physical size and measurements of things (people, product, environment etc.)

Question 4

What are psychological ergonomics?

-Oscar Lawson

Answer 4

The user’s interpretation of things like colour, smell, touch, and lighting.

Question 5

What are sociological ergonomics?

-Oscar Lawson

Answer 5

People’s interaction with their environment and other people. Useful to consider in personal areas like an office or someone’s home.

Question 6

What is anthropometrics?

-Torsai Kiernan

Answer 6

The study of the measurement of man, and the study of human dimensions

Question 7

What is ergonomics?

-Torsai Kiernan

Answer 7

The study of the relationship between humans and the products systems and the environment they use

Question 8

What are the three aspects of ergonomics?

-Torsai Kiernan

Answer 8

Physiological, psychological, and sociological

Question 9

What are the aspects of psychological ergonomics?

-Torsai Kiernan

Answer 9

Interpretation of the environment, e.g. color, smell touch, lighting

Question 10

What are the aspects of sociological ergonomics?

-Torsai Kiernan

Answer 10

Interaction of people in relation to the environment, personal spaces e.g. offices