Unit 1: A1 People in theory
Topic 1.1: Ergonomics Questions
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State which percentile should set the height of coat hooks in a primary school cloakroom.
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State one body measurement a designer needs when designing a handheld games controller.
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State which percentile should set the height of the fixed handle on a garden cart.
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An adjustable office chair's seat height can be set between 410 mm and 530 mm. Calculate the range of adjustability of the seat height.
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List two body measurements a designer would need for a kitchen knife.
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State one body measurement a designer needs when designing a pair of over-ear headphones.
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List two body measurements a designer would need for a hiking backpack.
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The surface of a standing desk can be raised from 650 mm to 1250 mm above the floor. Calculate the range of adjustability of the desk.
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State one body measurement a designer needs when designing a reusable sports water bottle.
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List two body measurements a designer would need for a child's car seat.
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State which percentile should set the height of a doorway in a house.
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A bicycle saddle can be set from 715 mm to 860 mm above the pedal axle. Calculate the range of adjustability of the saddle.
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Which is a physiological factor to consider when designing a backpack for schoolchildren?
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Explain which percentile would be used to set the width of a turnstile gate at a train station.
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Explain which percentile a designer would use for the fixed height of a shop's checkout counter.
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Which feature of an electric scooter mainly addresses the rider's physiological comfort and fatigue?
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State what the 50th percentile represents.
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A manufacturer makes a cycle helmet in only three shell sizes. Outline why it does not offer more sizes.
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Outline the percentile that a one-size, non-adjustable garden bench is designed for.
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