Define Ergonomics

• The science of designing computers

• This was not covered in lecture

• The science of designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment

• The science of designing chairs

The way we sit at our desk can greatly affect our health

• True
• False
• Sometimes

Sitting up straight is the most recommended position

• True
• False
• Sometimes

The video recommends resting your wrist not the palm of your hand. Wrist rests are very popular for an ergonomic and correct position of your hands during keyboarding

• True
• False
• Sometimes

Which posture is the best?

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You should take breaks every:

• 20-25 minutes,
  
• 35-50 minutes,
• Hour.

What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? 

• an injury to the spine
• Inflammation of Tendons in the wrist causing pressure on the median nerve
• something that young people do not have to worry about
• a virus

The best way to position your wrist while typing is

• resting on the desk
• wrists arched upward
• straight across
• it doesn't matter

It is good for your eyes to look away from your computer screen (look at something far away) at least once an hour.

• True
• False

What does RSI stand for?

• Repetitive Standing Injury
• Real Strain Injury
• Repetitive Strain Injury
• Repeated Standing Injury