revision quiz

What is the main goal of ergonomics?

• To incorporate comfort, efficiency, and safety into the design of the workplace

• To study the physical characteristics of people

• To prevent Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

• To reduce glare and reflection from the screen

Which of the following is a symptom of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

• Extreme pain in the wrist from the forearm to the hand

• Sore, tired, burning, itching or dry eye

• Lower back pain

• Blurred or double vision

What can cause Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

• Repeated or forceful bending of the wrist

• Taking frequent breaks

• Using wrist and palm rest designs for support

• Positioning the screen below eye level

What is Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)?

• Problems caused by looking at a computer screen for a long period without a break

• Extreme pain in the wrist from the forearm to the hand

• A 17 key keypad usually found to the right of a standard keyboard

• Bad posture, poorly designed or incorrectly assembled furniture or equipment

Which of the following is a condition caused by Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)?

• Sore, tired, burning, itching or dry eye

• Extreme pain in the wrist from the forearm to the hand

• Lower back pain

• Blurred or double vision

How can you prevent Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)?

• Take 5 to 10 minutes away from the screen

• Use firm, adjustable, and comfortable chairs

• Use wrist and palm rest designs for support

• Raise your laptop or monitor to eye level

What can cause Neck Strain?

• Using your lower back support in your chair

• Taking short breaks to do some movements

• Using adjustable keyboards that allow you to change position

• Long hours sitting in a poorly or uncomfortable position

What can cause Lower Back Pain?

• Using your lower back support in your chair

• Taking short breaks to do some movements

• Using adjustable keyboards that allow you to change position

• Bad posture, poorly designed or incorrectly assembled furniture or equipment

How should you sit comfortably when using the computer?

• Relax your shoulders

• Raise your laptop or monitor to eye level

• Type on the computer lifting your fingers up and down

• Your upper arm and forearm should form a right angle

What are Function Keys used for?

• Performing different functions depending on the program

• Typing the alphabet from A to Z

• Adding a space in a word processing document

• Moving the insertion point around the screen