BS ISO 9186-1:2014
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Graphical symbols. Test methods Method for testing comprehensibility
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31-03-2014
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Preliminary steps
6 Comprehension test
Annex A (normative) - Comprehension test
Bibliography
Describe a method for testing the comprehensibility of graphical symbols.
Committee |
PH/8
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS ISO 9186. (07/2009) Supersedes 12/30258993 DC. (03/2014)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
30
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
This part of ISO9186 specifies a method for testing the comprehensibility of graphical symbols. It provides a measure of the extent to which a variant of a graphical symbol communicates its intended message. The purpose of this part of ISO9186 is to ensure that graphical symbols and signs using graphical symbols are readily understood. The intention is to encourage the development of graphical symbols which are correctly understood by users when no supplementary (i.e. explanatory) text is presented. When such a graphical symbol cannot be developed, it might be necessary to present a graphical symbol together with supplementary text explaining its meaning in the language of the intended users.
NOTE 1 Alternatively, it could be necessary to inform people about the meaning of the graphical symbol by including its meaning in manuals, instructions, or training.
NOTE 2 ISO9186-2 specifies a method for testing the perceptual quality of graphical symbols by measuring the extent to which the elements of the graphical symbol can be correctly identified. ISO9186-3 is under development; it is intended to specify a method of testing the association of graphical symbols with their referents and be applicable to those situations where the viewer tested might initially be unfamiliar with the referents.
Standards | Relationship |
ISO 9186-1:2014 | Identical |
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BS 5499-10:2014 | Guidance for the selection and use of safety signs and fire safety notices |
ISO 20712-1:2008 | Water safety signs and beach safety flags Part 1: Specifications for water safety signs used in workplaces and public areas |
EN ISO 7010 : 2012 AMD 7 2017 | GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS - SAFETY COLOURS AND SAFETY SIGNS - REGISTERED SAFETY SIGNS (ISO 7010:2011/AMD 7:2016) |
ISO 9241-400:2007 | Ergonomics of humansystem interaction Part 400: Principles and requirements for physical input devices |
ISO 7010:2011 | Graphical symbols Safety colours and safety signs Registered safety signs |
ISO 9241-5:1998 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) — Part 5: Workstation layout and postural requirements |
ISO 17724:2003 | Graphical symbols — Vocabulary |
ISO 9241-12:1998 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Part 12: Presentation of information |
ISO 9241-303:2011 | Ergonomics of human-system interaction — Part 303: Requirements for electronic visual displays |
ISO 7001:2007 | Graphical symbols — Public information symbols |
ISO 22727:2007 | Graphical symbols — Creation and design of public information symbols — Requirements |
ISO 9186-2:2008 | Graphical symbols — Test methods — Part 2: Method for testing perceptual quality |
IEC 80416-1:2008 | Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Creation of graphical symbols for registration |
ISO 80416-2:2001 | Basic principles for graphical symbols for use on equipment — Part 2: Form and use of arrows |
ISO 3864-1:2011 | Graphical symbols Safety colours and safety signs Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety markings |
ISO 3864-3:2012 | Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 3: Design principles for graphical symbols for use in safety signs |
ISO 7000:2014 | Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols |
ISO/IEC Guide 74:2004 | Graphical symbols — Technical guidelines for the consideration of consumers' needs |
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