Lesson 1 Very Short Quiz

It is the practice of fitting the setup of the computer and the workspace to fit the user and the user's work needs in order to minimize physical stress on the computer user.

It is a field of study that attempts to reduce strain, fatigue, and injuries by improving product design and workspace arrangement. The goal is a comfortable, relaxed posture.

• Ergonomics

• Geometry

• Relaxed Posture

• Rules and Regulations

Adjust the height of the work surface and/or the height of the chair so that the work surface allows your elbows to be bent at what degrees?

• 65°

• 180°

• 90°

• -15°

The height from you to the monitor should be..

• Mouth level

• Chest level

• Feet level

• Eye level

Place this close to the monitor screen in the position that causes the least twisting or inclination of the head. It allows you to position a physical document you are referring to (e.g. for data input) while you work on a document on your monitor screen in a way that lets you can view both screen and hard copy document better.

• Cup Holder

• Coffee Holder

• File Holder

• Document Holder

If you're not following Computer Ergonomics, you most likely...

• Be insane

• Having a fatigue, and a painful body reaction

• Your eyes will be swollen and hurt

• Have no dignity

It is a gradual buildup of damage to muscles, tendons, and nerves from repetitive motions. Example of it using your computer mouse or computer keyboard in a wrong way, without taking a break.