- The procedure to be used in gathering the information needed to request standardization of graphical symbols;
- The method to be used in testing which variant of a graphical symbol is judged the most comprehensible; and,
- The method to be used in testing the extent to which a variant of a graphical symbol communicates its intended message.
The purpose of this part is to ensure that graphical symbols and signs using graphical symbols are readily understood. It in no way ensures that prohibitions or warnings using graphical symbols or signs designed in accordance with this part will, once understood, be complied with.
Note: Appropriate attitudes and motivation are required before compliance with any sign will result. A graphical sign is not intended as an easy alternative to surveillance, physical barriers, education or other means of achieving a safe situation.
ForewordI
1 Scope1
2 Normative References1
3 Terms and Definitions2
4 Basic Procedures2
5 Procedures3
5.1 Collection of Information3
5.2 Collection of Graphical Symbol Variant for Each Referent3
6 Test by Printed Presentation4
6.1 Comprehensibility Judgment Test4
6.2 Comprehension Test6
7 Test by Commuter Screen Presentation10
7.1 Comprehensibility Judgment Test10
7.2 Comprehension Test12
8 Accepting a Variant as a Standard Graphical Symbol14
Appendix A (Informative) Key Points Required to be Considered during Collection of Information15
Appendix B (Normative) Comprehensibility Judgment Test17
- The procedure to be used in gathering the information needed to request standardization of graphical symbols;
- The method to be used in testing which variant of a graphical symbol is judged the most comprehensible; and,
- The method to be used in testing the extent to which a variant of a graphical symbol communicates its intended message.
The purpose of this part is to ensure that graphical symbols and signs using graphical symbols are readily understood. It in no way ensures that prohibitions or warnings using graphical symbols or signs designed in accordance with this part will, once understood, be complied with.
Note: Appropriate attitudes and motivation are required before compliance with any sign will result. A graphical sign is not intended as an easy alternative to surveillance, physical barriers, education or other means of achieving a safe situation.
Contents of GB/T 16903.2-2008
ForewordI
1 Scope1
2 Normative References1
3 Terms and Definitions2
4 Basic Procedures2
5 Procedures3
5.1 Collection of Information3
5.2 Collection of Graphical Symbol Variant for Each Referent3
6 Test by Printed Presentation4
6.1 Comprehensibility Judgment Test4
6.2 Comprehension Test6
7 Test by Commuter Screen Presentation10
7.1 Comprehensibility Judgment Test10
7.2 Comprehension Test12
8 Accepting a Variant as a Standard Graphical Symbol14
Appendix A (Informative) Key Points Required to be Considered during Collection of Information15
Appendix B (Normative) Comprehensibility Judgment Test17