Ergonomics Quiz

What is the definition of ergonomics?

• How a person interacts with a product and their environment

• The study of the measurements and proportions of the human body

• Examining how well a product performs in the market

Why is ergonomics important to a designer in a work place?

• Because it increases efficiency

• Because it gives the company a good reputation

• Because it reduces errors and accidents

• Because it increases productivity

Ergonomic means?

• Adjusting worker to the job

• Fitting the job to the worker

• Fitting worker to the job

• Fitting workplace to the worker

Which is NOT a principles in application of anthropometric data?

• Design for extremes of individuals

• Design for gender

• Design for adjustable range

• Design for average

What is wrong with this gentleman's posture?

• Feet not flat on floor

• Sitting with his back not straight.

• Monitor is too far

• His shirt is not clean.

What is wrong in this image?

• Her monitor is too hgh

• She is sitting on a ball

• Nothing is wrong

• None of the above

Which posture is the best?

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The goal of ergonomics is to: 

• adapt the human body to the work environment
• increase their range of twisting and reaching motions
• establish sequences of repetitive motions to reduce work strain
• stay healthy while performing their work more effectively

When Anthropometrics are applied to a product, it makes the product

• Ergonomic

• Economic

• Aeronomic

• Autonomic

Some examples of products that could cause injury over a period of time due to poor ergonomics are:

• Car seat

• Chair

• Computer keyboard

• Computer mouse