WorksheetsOFM_Ch_7_Office Environment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
What are the two broad categories of office layouts?
Remote offices and Virtual offices
Open plan offices and Closed offices
Cubicle offices and Shared offices
Private offices and Co-working spaces
What is an advantage of a closed office layout?
More Privacy
Better control and supervision
Saving space
More direct communication
What is the emphasis of newly adapted open plan office designs?
Fewer distractions
Sharing of facilities and accommodation
Isolation of noisy equipment
Improved security
What is Ergonomics concerned with?
The measurement of the human body
The study of office layouts
The efficiency of persons in their working environment
The design of office furniture
What does system furniture enable in offices?
Enhancement of natural lighting
Installation of air conditioning units
Creation of tailor-made workstations
Reduction of noise levels
What is an important factor in creating a pleasant working environment?
Heating
Lighting
Ventilation
Noise reduction
What is the purpose of wire management in offices?
To provide additional seating options
To control air conditioning units
To ensure cables and wires travel unobtrusively
To enhance office decor
What is an important consideration for office safety?
Proper guards on all equipment
The color of wall coverings
The type of furniture selected
The arrangement of plants
What should organizations produce for their employees regarding health and safety?
An accident report form
A security plan
A list of qualified first-aiders
A health and safety document
What is an important aspect of office security?
The arrangement of desks
Alarm systems
The color of furniture
The use of VDUs
