1. The
basic definition of Ergonomics is?
A. Using relaxed posture
B. Fitting the workstation to the employee
C. Fitting the employee to the workstation
D. Either B or C
2. ‘Ergonomics’
is related to human
A. Comfort
B. Safety
C. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
D. None of the above
3.
Ergonomics principle suggests that
A. Monitoring displays should be placed outside peripheral limitations
B. Glow-in-the dark dials made of reflective substances are good for viewing in the nights
C. Visual systems should be preferred over auditory systems in noisy locations
D. All of the above
4. The
following subjects are related to ‘Ergonomics’
A. Anthropology
B. Physiology
C. Psychology
D. All of the above
5.
Ergonomics is a body of knowledge concerned with:
A. Human abilities
B. Design of tools, machines, systems, tasks, jobs, and environments
C. Fitting the job or task to the person
D. All of the above
6. Examples
of administrative controls include all except:
A. Rest breaks
B. Rotating workers through different jobs
C. Installation of an adjustable height keyboard tray
D. An effective tool maintenance program
7. Engineering
controls involve:
A. Workplace policy, procedures, and practices that minimize the exposure of workers to risk conditions
B. A change in the physical features of the workplace
C. Application of proper personal protective equipment
D. Medical management
8. Which of
the following could be considered an engineering control for an office
ergonomics hazard:
A. Switching to a chair with greater adjustability
B. Implementing a stretching program
C. Implementing a pre-work screening process
D. Purchasing wrist braces
9. Four
commonly recognized computer workstation postures are:
A. Sitting, standing on both feet, standing with one foot resting, reclined
B. Standing, sitting tilted forward, sitting upright, sitting tilted back
C. Standing forward, laying down, sitting up, sitting on knees
D. Sitting with arms supported, standing with no arm support, seated with foot support, seated with no foot support
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