Correct Posture at the Computer

Correct Posture at the Computer

Right Position

While at the computer, sit straight.

Always remember to keep your back straight

Multiple Choice

While at the computer how should you sit?

• bent

• straight

·  Keep your elbows bent at the right angle.

·  Face the screen with your head slightly tilted forward.

Multiple Choice

What part of your body should be bent at a right angle?

• toe

• back

• elbow

There should be at least 20-30 inches of distance between your eyes and the screen. In other words, your outstretched arm should barely touch the screen.

 The optimum height of the tabletop or under-desk keyboard drawer is 28 to 30 inches from the floor.

The chair and table height should be chosen that will prevent shoulder, arm, or wrist muscles strain. 

Multiple Choice

What should be chosen to prevent shoulder strain?

• bicycle

• cupboard

• chair

Now complete the following quiz. You can check the notes to help you.

Multiple Choice

Ben in the picture is in ICT class. Is he in a good posture for class?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

1. We use our _________to type the space bar on the keyboard.

• thumb

• right hand

• left hand

Multiple Choice

2. While at the computer, sit______________________.

• with back bent

• with legs wide apart

• straight

Multiple Choice

3. Keep your __________________ bent at the right angle.

• fingers

• wrist

• elbow

Multiple Choice

4. Face the screen with your head slightly tilted forward.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

5. The optimum height of the tabletop is 28 to 30 inches from the floor.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

6. The chair and table height should not be chosen that will prevent shoulder, arm, or wrist muscles strain.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Anna is ready for ICT class. Is she sitting in a good posture in front of her computer?

• Yes

• No