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Research and Investigation module quiz: Singapore O-Level Design and Technology (SEAB 7059) quiz

13questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Which of the following is an example of primary research?

  2. What does anthropometrics study?

  3. How does ergonomics differ from anthropometrics?

  4. A measurement is given as the 95th percentile reach height. What does this mean?

  5. Designing a product to fit from the 5th to the 95th percentile means it will suit roughly what proportion of users?

  6. Which categories should a thorough product analysis examine?

  7. What is the main purpose of carrying out product analysis?

  8. Which is a properly justified, measurable specification point?

  9. Why might a designer choose primary research over secondary research for a particular question?

  10. Which research method is primary AND best suited to learning how users actually behave with a product in real use?

  11. A specification point should be traceable to what?

  12. If clearance for the largest users is the critical factor (for example a doorway width), which percentile should the design accommodate?

  13. Which list of categories best shows a balanced specification?