IDFX Ergonomics and Anthropometrics

Question 1

What is anthropometrics as applied to interior design?

Accepted Answer

The scientific measurement of human body dimensions used to inform design

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The study of human behavior in built spaces

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The analysis of ergonomic risk factors in workplaces

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The study of psychological responses to built environments

Question 2

When designing for the general population, interior designers most commonly reference which percentile range?

Accepted Answer

Both the 5th and 95th percentiles

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50th percentile only

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75th percentile only

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The 90th percentile only

Question 3

What is the standard comfortable seat height range for an office chair?

Accepted Answer

17–19 inches

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14–16 inches

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20–22 inches

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23–25 inches

Question 4

Static anthropometry differs from dynamic anthropometry in that it measures the body:

Accepted Answer

In a fixed, standardized stationary position

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While the person is walking through a space

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Under varying environmental conditions such as heat or cold

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Using motion-capture computer modeling

Question 5

What minimum clear floor space diameter does the ADA require for a wheelchair to complete a full 360-degree turn?

Accepted Answer

60 inches

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36 inches

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48 inches

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72 inches

Question 6

The standard height for a residential kitchen work counter is:

Accepted Answer

34–36 inches

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30–32 inches

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38–40 inches

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42–44 inches

Question 7

Which ergonomic zone principle holds that the most frequently used items should be accessible without shifting the body or trunk?

Accepted Answer

Primary reach zone

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Postural stability zone

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Extended reach zone

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Maximum work envelope