1.
What may be considered a moral responsibility for designers?
A.
Ensuring the design is suitable for multi-national companies.
B.
Ensuring the design is value-for-money.
C.
Ensuring the design is fashionable.
D.
Ensuring the design has planned obsolescence.
(Total 1 mark)
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2.
Please read the case study carefully and answer the question.
The figure below shows the USB Snakescope camera. It is powered by connecting it to the USB
port of a computer. It has a semi-flexible tube with a webcam at the tip and transmits an image
to the screen of the computer. The camera can be used to locate items in hard-to-reach places
such as behind heavy furniture or underneath a cupboard. There are two LEDs which illuminate
the space being inspected and a clip-on magnetic attachment enabling the user to retrieve
metallic items easily.
The Snakescope camera
[NGS USB Industrial Endoscope made by NG Inspection Technology Co. Ltd.]
Which combination of ergonomic factors has been used for the size and shape of the handle of
the USB Snakescope camera?
I.
Anthropometric
II.
Physiological
III.
Psychological
A.
I and II only
B.
II and III only
C.
I and III only
D.
I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)
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3.
Please read the case study carefully and answer the question.
CASE STUDY
The figure below shows a set of plastic cutlery (knife, fork and spoon) designed by Julia
Carlson and marketed under the title of “Greenware”. The cutlery is made from biodegradable
plastic derived from soy bean. Biodegradable means that the plastic is able to be broken down
by the activities of living organisms and is therefore unlikely to persist in the environment at the
end of its life cycle. However, the cutlery is not designed to be disposable and the handle mould
for each piece is the same.
Biodegradable “Greenware” cutlery
[Greenware Cutlery by Julia Carlson]
Which combination of ergonomic factors is important for the function of the cutlery?
I.
Anthropometrics
II.
Psychological
III.
Physiological
A.
I and II
B.
I and III
C.
II and III
D.
I, II and III
(Total 1 mark)
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4.
Which data are influenced by individual’s perceptions?
I.
Anthropometric
II.
Psychological
III.
Physiological
A.
I, II and III
B.
I and II
C.
I and III
D.
II and III
(Total 1 mark)
5.
Which percentile range would be used in designing a seat for a mass-produced car?
A.
5th
B.
5th–95th
C.
95th
D.
50th
(Total 1 mark)
6.
What is a characteristic of planned obsolescence but not fashion?
A.
Predictable product life cycle
B.
Selection of material
C.
Product quality
D.
Aesthetics
(Total 1 mark)
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7.
Which consideration is not an aspect of planned obsolescence?
A.
Ease-of-maintenance
B.
Construction
C.
Style
D.
Materials
(Total 1 mark)
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8.
Please read the case study carefully and answer the question.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the Ultracane manufactured by Sound Foresight Ltd (UK). It was
developed for use by blind and partially-sighted people. In development it was called the “Bat
cane” as it bounces ultrasound off objects and feeds back information to the cane. The feedback
is not audible but tactile so it does not interfere with other hazard information. Buttons on the
cane indicate the direction of the object and the intensity of the vibration lets the user know how
far away the object is. The Ultracane is manufactured from a lightweight composite material
and is available in 10 different lengths.
Figure 1: Ultracane controls
Figure 2: Ultracane in use
[Images © Sound Foresight Technology Ltd. Reproduced with permission.]
Which percentile range is most likely to have been used to decide on the range of sizes for the
cane?
A.
5th–95th
B.
1st–99th
C.
25th–75th
D.
5th–50th
(Total 1 mark)
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9.
(a)
State one psychological factor related to the ergonomics of a design.
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(1)
(b)
Discuss the influence of perception when collecting data relating to psychological factors.
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(3)
(Total 4 marks)
10.
Which group has most control over the planned obsolescence of a product?
A.
Legislators
B.
Manufacturers
C.
Consumers
D.
Designers
(Total 1 mark)
11.
Discuss the influence of perception when collecting ergonomic data.
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(Total 3 marks)
12.
Which combination of “material obsolescence” and “technological obsolescence” encourages
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reuse?
Material obsolescence
Technological obsolescence
A.
Obsolete
Obsolete
B.
Not obsolete
Not Obsolete
C.
Obsolete
Not obsolete
D.
Not Obsolete
Obsolete
(Total 1 mark)
13.
Which percentile range needs to be considered in determining the range of adjustability of the
driver’s seat in a car?
A.
5th – 95th
B.
5th
C.
50th
D.
95th – 100th
(Total 1 mark)
14.
Which design consideration does not apply to motorcycle helmets?
A.
Range of sizes
B.
Adjustability
C.
Suitable for 50th percentile
D.
Safety
(Total 1 mark)
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15.
Which physiological factor affects ergonomics?
A.
Fatigue
B.
Temperature
C.
Furniture dimensions
D.
Leg length
(Total 1 mark)
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