Computer Ergonomics Quiz

Why is it important to maintain proper posture while using a computer?

• To increase flexibility

• To reduce blood pressure

• To prevent strain on the neck, back, and shoulders.

• To improve eyesight

What are the potential health risks associated with poor computer ergonomics?

• Musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, and repetitive strain injuries

• High blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer

• Broken bones, concussions, and burns

• Food poisoning, allergies, and asthma

How can you adjust your chair to maintain good computer ergonomics?

• By slouching in the chair

• By ensuring that your feet are flat on the floor, your knees are at a 90-degree angle, and your lower back is supported by the chair's lumbar support.

• By sitting cross-legged in the chair

• By keeping your feet elevated off the ground

What is the recommended position for the computer monitor to reduce eye strain?

• At eye level and about an arm's length away from the user

• Behind the user's back and out of reach

• Above eye level and far away from the user

• On the floor and close to the user

Why is it important to take regular breaks while working on a computer?

• To prevent eye strain and improve productivity.

• To avoid getting up and moving around.

• To increase the risk of developing eye strain and reduce productivity.

• To make the work take longer and be less efficient.

What are some tips for setting up an ergonomic workstation?

• Positioning the monitor below eye level

• Adjusting the chair height, positioning the monitor at eye level, using a keyboard and mouse at the correct height, and taking regular breaks to stretch and move around.

• Standing for long periods of time

• Using a chair with no back support

How can you adjust the keyboard and mouse for better ergonomics?

• By adjusting the height and position to align with your body and keeping wrists straight.

• By painting the keyboard and mouse a different color

• By using the keyboard and mouse upside down

• By placing the keyboard and mouse on the floor

What are the benefits of using an ergonomic mouse and keyboard?

• All of the above

• Higher cost with no added benefits

• Increased risk of repetitive strain injury

• None of the above