Introduction to HFE End of Module Test

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Write a definition of Human Factors Engineering, in your own words.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Question
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Fill in the missing word below:

HFE aims to minimise BLANK 1 of 1 that can occur during the use of a product, system, or environment.

HFE aims to minimise Fill in the blank 1 of 1 that can occur during the use of a product, system, or environment.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Question
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Which of these is NOT an aim of HFE?

Increase productivity
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Reduce support costs
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Increase job satisfaction
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Design the human out of the system
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Question 4 of 10

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Which of these are HFE problems?

The IT system didn't meet the availability target because the maintainer was delayed in traffic
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The IT system didn't meet the availability target because the maintainer restarted the incorrect server
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The IT system didn't meet the availability target because the maintainer didn't understand the training on the new equipment
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The IT system didn't meet the availability target because the network card had a technical failure
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The IT system didn't meet the availability target because the weather was too hot and the temperature sensor failed
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Question 5 of 10

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How can HFE help to reduce support costs?

Reduce the amount of usability problems and therefore calls to support
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Increase the automation level
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Propose an appropriate redundancy package for support staff
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Write a software change so that the application has an on-line manual
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question
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Which of the following are reasons why HFE is often necessary?

Projects are often tempted to focus on technological solutions before considering how things will be used
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It is tempting to think that the users of our designs or changes are just like us
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So that mangers can have their say about how the design should work
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To cut down the time spent talking with end users and increase project efficiency
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Question 7 of 10

7. Question
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Fill in the blank with the correct word:

A HFE problem that is not identified and addressed during the development stage of a project can become a BLANK 1 of 1 problem during implementation or production.

A HFE problem that is not identified and addressed during the development stage of a project can become a Fill in the blank 1 of 1 problem during implementation or production.

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Question 8 of 10

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When should the most effort be put into HFE?

Early in the project
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Late in the project
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After the product or change requirements are agreed
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Once a prototype is available
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Question 9 of 10

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Which are these are ways that a HF Engineer could influence a project?

Collaboration
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Training and guidance
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Specifications and requirements
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Design review
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Waiting until the design is complete
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Passing the work on to the end client
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Question 10 of 10

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What is the problem with trying to ‘Design Out the Human’?

It makes it harder for people to intervene should the system fail
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It would probably cost a lot of money
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Regulations don't allow it
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There shouldn't be any problems
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