Acronyms
What is SOP
Standard Operating Procedure
What answer format should you respond to questions in?
STAR (Situation, Task, Action Result)
Who should be involved early in the process?
What does dexterity mean?
Fine motor skill and coordination
What is F=ma
Newton's 2nd Law
What is FIFO?
First in First Out
What should you research before an interview?
What is the word to describe the process of changing the design or prototype based on feedback?
Iteration.
What is fine motor control versus gross motor control?
Fine = precise, small muscle movements (buttoning, writing, using utensils)
Gross = large muscle groups (running, jumping, throwing)
What is Ohm's Law?
V=IR
Voice of the Customer
What should you do after the interview?
Send a thank-you note.
Why is it important to observe behaviors in addition to asking questions?
To understand real behaviors or hidden needs.
What part of the body does "cervical" describe?
The neck/upper spine.
What is the Ideal Gas Law?
PV=nRT
What is GxP (GMP, GLP, GDP)
Good (x) Practice
What does STAR stand for?
Situation, Task, Action, Result
Why should assistive tech be customizable?
Users have different abilities and preferences.
What is atrophy?
Loss or shrinking of a tissue.
What is Fick's Law?
J=−D(dx/dC)
What does 5S stand for?
Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
What do you do if you don't know an answer?
Be honest and explain your approach.
Your user has limited hand strength and struggles with your prototype. What quantitative data could you collect to improve your design?
Required force, grip strength, or completion time.
What is the difference between a spasm and a tremor?
Spasm = sudden, often painful
Tremor = rhythmic, often not painful
What is Young's Modulus?
E=ε/σ
or =stress over strain