GB: Basic Office Ergonomics Training - (Quiz 1)

How should heavy loads be stored to minimize the risk of injury?

• On the floor

• On high shelves

• In a corner

• At waist height

What is the purpose of an ergonomic keyboard?

• To increase typing speed

• To reduce strain on the hands and wrists

• To take up less space on the desk

• To look more modern

What is the correct way to sit to prevent back pain?

• Leaning forward

• Sitting on the edge of the chair

• Slouching

• Sitting back with your lower back supported

How should a monitor be positioned to reduce glare?

• Directly in front of a window

• Facing a bright light source

• At a 90-degree angle to windows

• Directly under overhead lights

Why is it important to keep your wrists straight while typing?

• To reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries

• To use the keyboard less

• To look professional

• To type faster

What is the recommended way to lift a heavy object?

• Using your leg muscles, keeping your back straight

• With a sudden, jerking motion

• With a rounded back

• With your arms extended

What is the best way to handle a load that is too heavy or awkward to lift alone?

• Ask for assistance or use a mechanical aid

• Leave it until it can be handled later

• Roll it along the ground

• Try to lift it quickly to minimize effort

What are common ergonomic risk factors?

• Contact stress.

• Awkward body postures.

• Excessive repetition and force.

• All of the answer

Which of the following should be done to prevent eye strain while working on a computer?

• Position the screen directly under bright lights

• Follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds)

• Increase screen brightness to the maximum

• Look at the screen continuously without breaks

When should you adjust your chair height?

• Once a year

• When you change tasks or start feeling discomfort

• Never; it should stay at a fixed height

• Only when the chair feels uncomfortable