Duty A - Chapters 13, 14, 15 Questions And Answers
What is Passive Viewing?
Content does not require assimilation or retention (Non-critical or informal, like a
welcome sign)
What is Basic Decision Making
Users can make decisions from the displayed image but comprehending informational
content is not dependent on every detail. Powerpoint, presentations, and basic images
What is Analytical Decision Making
Viewer is fully analytically engaged with making decisions based on details of the
content, down to the pixel level.
Medical imaging, architectural/engineering, fine arts, forensics)
What is Full-motion Video?
Viewer is able to discern key elements presented in a full-motion video. (TV/Movies)
What is Visual Acuity
The ability of the eye to see details
How do you calculate Screen Width (horizontal screen size)
Multiply Image Height by Aspect Ratio
What does NR stand for? Bonus: What is it called in the US?
Noise Rating
Noise Criterion
What does RC stand for?
Room Criterion
What is Noise Rating? What is it called in the US?
Noise Rating quantifies background noise levels from HVAC and other sources in an
occupied space.
Noise Criterion
What is Room Criteria?
Quanitifes tonal characteristics of ventilation noise, such as rumble or hiss
What is a Viewing Cone?
The best viewing area for the audience
What is the best Viewing Angle?
Within a 60 degree arc of the far edge of the screen
What is Viewing Distance based on?
Height of the Screen and the task (ADM, BDM, Full-Motion, or Passive Viewing)
What are examples of Organizational Documentation? (POS)
POS
Project directories
Owner and end-user information
Scope (Contract Scopes and Roles)
(Industry standards)
What are examples of Technical Documentation? (MONA)
MONA
Manuals (Owner and Design Manuals)
Ordinances (Codes and Ordinances
What is Passive Viewing?
Content does not require assimilation or retention (Non-critical or informal, like a
welcome sign)
What is Basic Decision Making
Users can make decisions from the displayed image but comprehending informational
content is not dependent on every detail. Powerpoint, presentations, and basic images
What is Analytical Decision Making
Viewer is fully analytically engaged with making decisions based on details of the
content, down to the pixel level.
Medical imaging, architectural/engineering, fine arts, forensics)
What is Full-motion Video?
Viewer is able to discern key elements presented in a full-motion video. (TV/Movies)
What is Visual Acuity
The ability of the eye to see details
How do you calculate Screen Width (horizontal screen size)
Multiply Image Height by Aspect Ratio
What does NR stand for? Bonus: What is it called in the US?
Noise Rating
Noise Criterion
What does RC stand for?
Room Criterion
What is Noise Rating? What is it called in the US?
Noise Rating quantifies background noise levels from HVAC and other sources in an
occupied space.
Noise Criterion
What is Room Criteria?
Quanitifes tonal characteristics of ventilation noise, such as rumble or hiss
What is a Viewing Cone?
The best viewing area for the audience
What is the best Viewing Angle?
Within a 60 degree arc of the far edge of the screen
What is Viewing Distance based on?
Height of the Screen and the task (ADM, BDM, Full-Motion, or Passive Viewing)
What are examples of Organizational Documentation? (POS)
POS
Project directories
Owner and end-user information
Scope (Contract Scopes and Roles)
(Industry standards)
What are examples of Technical Documentation? (MONA)
MONA
Manuals (Owner and Design Manuals)
Ordinances (Codes and Ordinances
