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Ergonomics Test

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDSs) are caused by the:

a)

Outside environment

b)

Safety culture

c)

Work environment

d)

Indoor air quality

2.

Cumulative Trauma Disorders is a type of MSD that covers a number of injuries caused by forceful _________ movements repeated frequently over time.

a)

fluid

b)

effortless

c)

awkward

d)

changeable

3.

Typing at a keyboard for 8 hours is what type of risk factor:

a)

Force

b)

Repetition

c)

Awkward / Static Postures

d)

Vibration

4.

Anything over 50 pounds should be lifting using

a)

you're strong you can do it!

b)

Two man lift

c)

mechanical device

d)

Both B and C

5.

How can employers prevent/reduce ergonomic hazards?

a)

Engineering Controls

b)

Administrative Controls

c)

PPE

d)

Only A and B

e)

All of the above

6.

What is the science of ergonomics?

a)

The science of designing a job, equipment and/or workplace to fit the worker.

b)

The science of designing and testing of rocket-propelled vehicles, such as orbiting spacecraft or missiles.

c)

The science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

d)

It is an abbreviation for Expert Reference Group who consult on economic matters within the economy

7.
The goal of ergonomics is to: 
a)
adapt the human body to the work environment
b)
increase their range of twisting and reaching motions
c)
establish sequences of repetitive motions to reduce work strain
d)
stay healthy while performing their work more effectively
8.

What is wrong with this person's posture?

a)

Feet not flat on floor

b)

Sitting with his back not straight.

c)

Monitor is too far

d)

His shirt is not clean.

9.

Which posture is the best?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.
Definition of Anthropometrics
a)
The aspect of ergonomics that deals with the psychological factors involved in usage of production items
b)
The aspect of ergonomics that deals with the military measurements chart.
c)
The aspect of ergonomics that deals with body measurements, particularly those of size, strength and physical capacity.
d)
The aspect of ergonomics that deals with the physical usage of production items
11.
If you are trying to build a doorway, what percentile would you set the height at?
a)
Right in the middle, 50th percentile
b)
Smallest User, 5th percentile
c)
Medium-high user, 75th percentile
d)
Largest user, 95th percentile
12.
Frequent reaching, twisting and working with the arms in awkward positions can cause all of the following except:
a)
sprains
b)
strains
c)
stress
d)
both sprains and stress
13.
Repetitive motion, overfexion, and overextension of the wrist can significantly increase the risk for: 
a)
cumulative trauma disorders
b)
breaking the bone
c)
arthritis
d)
both cumulative trauma disorders and breaking the bone
14.
The first symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is often a(n):
a)
decreased ability to squeeze an object
b)
painful tingling in one or both hands that occurs at night
c)
painful swelling of joints in the fingers
d)
inability to button clothing
15.

Which of the following are ergonomic problems associated with physical size?

a)

Reach

b)

Equipment Size

c)

Machine Pacing

d)

Noise

16.
The ideal working position for a dental assistant is: 
a)
a neutral position sitting upright with body weight evenly distributed
b)
standing chairside
c)
seated, leaning forward supported by the stool arm
d)
either a or c
17.
To prevent eyestrain, the dental assistant should
a)
always wear safety glasses
b)
look up frequently and focus on a point in the distance for about 20 seconds
c)
focus on the dentists hand and patients mouth
d)
never look at the curing light
18.
In carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) tendons swell and exert pressure on the 
a)
carpal bones
b)
volar carpal ligament
c)
median nerve
d)
synovial sheath
19.
Before beginning any physical exercise to prevent injury and strain, it is a good idea to 
a)
make sure that you can endure the daily regimen
b)
check with your physician that it is safe to perform the exercises
c)
check with your physician if you experience pain while attempting any movement
d)
check with your physician to see if its safe to perform exercises AND if you experience pain
20.

------------------------ is the study of efficiency, comfort and safety of people in their working environment.

a)

A.Work Plan

b)

B. Ergonomics

c)

C. Health Safety

d)

D.Checklist

21.

The top of the screen should be just ________eye level. To do this, you may need to reposition your system unit and use a separate stand for your monitor.

a)

A. Above

b)

B. Vertical to

c)

C. Below

d)

D. Equal to

22.
When lifting heavy items, it is best to lift with your:
a)
Back
b)
Hips
c)
Legs/Knees
d)
Arms
23.
Eyestrain, fatigue and double vision are examples of what?
a)
Visual problems
b)
Attackers
c)
Poor work environment
d)
Ergonomics
24.
Which of the following is not an example of a musculoskeletal disorder?
a)
Sprain
b)
Strain
c)
Inflamed Joint
d)
Double Vision
25.

Which of the following is a WRONG ergonomic practices in the office?

a)

A) The computer monitor should be positioned such as the top no higher than eye level.

b)

B) Tilt your head a bit forward instead of directly above your neck

c)

C) The keyboard and the mouse should close enough to your body

d)

D) Make sure that the weight of your arms is supported at all times.

26.

The hair cells in your inner ear:

a)

A) Grow back once damaged

b)

B) Filter out loud noise

c)

C) Send nerve impulses to your brain

27.

Which of the following medical conditions is related to ergonomics

a)

A) Prader-Willi Syndrome

b)

B) Stokes-Adams syndrome

c)

C) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

d)

D) All of the above

28.

Noise-induced hearing loss can be temporary.

a)

A) TRUE

b)

B) FALSE

29.

How far should your monitor be from your eyes?

a)

A) 8” to 24”

b)

B) 18”-30”

c)

C) 30” –48”

d)

D) At least 48”

30.
Ergonomically designed structures are _______ and prevents injuries.
a)
Helpful. 
b)
Important.
c)
Safer. 
d)
Easy.
31.
The best way to position your wrist while typing is
a)
resting on the desk
b)
wrists arched upward
c)
straight across
d)
it doesn't matter
32.
Using proper ergonomics does all of the following except.
a)
Increase costs
b)
Improve Productivity
c)
Improve Engagement
d)
Promotes Safety
33.
Ergonomics is
a)
A science, which forces the worker to fit the job.
b)
The science of designing the job to fit the worker.
c)
The science of designing your office space.
d)
The science of moving furniture around.
34.
Environmental stressors affect
a)
Hearing, vision, general comfort and health.
b)
Tendons, joints and muscles.
c)
Pollution and waste.
d)
Lighting and sound.
35.

When dealing with heavy objects

a)

Bend from your waist

b)

Pile it as high as you can- you only want to make one trip, it's heavy

c)

Use your legs to pick things up

d)

Pick up as much as you can - you don't want to make 2 trips

36.

To prevent eye strain

a)

Paint your walls bright yellow

b)

Rest your eyes - look away from the screen occasionally

c)

Turn all of the lights on

d)

Make all of your type really small

37.

Which of the following is BAD Ergonomics

a)

Sitting up straight in your chair

b)

Taking a break instead of keying too long

c)

Look carefully at your hands

d)

Arms at your side in a 90 degree angle

38.
Fitting the workplace to the workers by modifying or redesigning the job, workstation, tool, or environment is called:
a)
erosion
b)
ergonomics
c)
entitlement
d)
easy
39.

Where should heavy items be stored in a filing cabinet?

a)

Beside the filing cabinet

b)

On top of the filing cabinet

c)

In the bottom drawer

d)

In the top drawer

40.

What does RSI stand for?

a)

Relative Strength Index

b)

Roberts Space Industries

c)

repetitive strain injury

d)

None of the above

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