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ERGONOMICS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

2.MSDs account for approximately ___ of all injuries and illnesses.

a)

1%

b)

33%

c)

50%

d)

75%

2.

Ergonomics is the science of

a)

designing computers

b)

designing desks

c)

designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment

d)

designing chairs

3.
The way we sit at our desk can greatly affect our health
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes
4.
Sitting up straight is the most recommended position
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes
5.
A recline position can take away pressure on your spine
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes
6.

You should rest your wrist and not the palm of your hand for correct position of your hands during keyboarding

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

7.

Adjust your seat depending on the height of your mouse, keyboard, and monitor. Get a footrest if necessary.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Sometimes

8.

Simple changes in equipment make a big difference - how many are there?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

To reduce eye fatigue, you should

a)

Check monitor placement

b)

Blink

c)

Drink more water

d)

All of the other responses

10.

Which posture is the best?

a)
b)
c)
d)
11.

Ergonomics is the science of

a)

designing computers

b)

designing desks

c)

designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment

d)

designing chairs

12.

What does MSD stand for?

(a)  

13.

Ergo means

a)

work

b)

law

c)

job

d)

task

14.

nomos means

a)

procedure

b)

work

c)

Law

15.

SIGNS OF MSD

a)

Loss of function

b)

Swelling

c)

Loss of color

d)

all of the above

16.

What is the definition of ergonomics?

a)

How a person interacts with a product and their environment

b)

The study of the measurements and proportions of the human body

c)

Examining how well a product performs in the market

17.

___________________is the use of body measurements to determine the optimum size for products for comfortable and efficient use.

a)

Ergonomics

b)

Anthropometrics

c)

Qualitative

d)

Quantitative

18.

What are the parts of ergonomics?

a)

biomechanics, applied psychology, social psychology

b)

biogenetics, applied hygienity, social studies

c)

biogenetics, applied psychology social studies

d)

biomechanics, applied hygienity, social psychology

19.

What is meaning of "Ergo" from its origin language?

a)

Job

b)

Task

c)

Process

d)

Work

20.

Ergonomists use the data and techniques of several disciplines, EXCEPT

a)

Biomedical

b)

Applied psychology

c)

Environmental physics

d)

Anthropometry