IB DT Topic 1

Give an example in which design context would the 5th – 95th percentile be used?

a major advantage of user research is: It is cost effective

• True

• False

A designer is developing the design for a new wheelchair. As part of her research she takes measurements of people attending a health clinic. What type of data is the designer generating?

• Primary data

• Secondary data

• Psychological data

• Marketing data

What is described as “body measurements, particularly size, strength and physical capacity”?

• Anthropometrics

• Ergonomics

• Fuzzy logic

• Control systems

A designer was commissioned to develop a unisex bicycle. If this designer was using a combination of range of sizes and adjustability what aspects could they change?

Which data are influenced by an individual's perceptions?

• Anthropometrics

• Psychological

• Physiological

Anthropometrics is the study of

• Body measurements

• How humans relate to objects, systems and environments

• Consumer preferences

• Human behavior

Which percentile range would be used to design a new playground ride?

• 99th percentile

• 95th percentile

• 50th percentile

• 5th percentile

An example of biomechanics in use is

• How the heart functions

• How the legs move

• How much turning force a person can apply to a jam jar lid

• How much noise a person can hear of a certain frequency

What is a physiological factor that should be considered when designing a car seat for a child?

• Alertness

• Dematerialization

• Convergence

• Comfort