Ergonomics Test Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
What is ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅The study of workers' interactions with their
working environment
What is the goal of ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅To design workstations, equipment, and tools to
fit the particular person
What are three things that ergonomics can affect? -
correct answer ✅The speed at which employees work, their
health, and how often they are absent
List 4 benefits to employees in an ergonomic environment -
correct answer ✅Happier, healthier, more productive, miss fewer
work days
List 2 benefits to employers in an ergonomic environment -
correct answer ✅Less employee turnover, saves more money
When job demands overpower worker capabilities... -
correct answer ✅...the workers is prone to fatigue, inefficiency and
lost productivity
, Ergonomics Test Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
List the three injuries from a poor ergonomic working environment
-
correct answer ✅RSI, MSI, CTS
RSI/MSI is -
correct answer ✅Repetitive strain injuries and/or musculoskeletal
injuries
When a worker performs the same task repetitively, causing stress
on nerves, muscles, tendons or other body parts
CTS -
correct answer ✅Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
When a nerve in the wrist is used over and over with the wrong
equipment.
List the three requirements of ergonomic computers/monitors -
correct answer ✅Top of the screen should be at eye level.
Should be 45-60cm away from face.
Should be clean
Answers (Grade A+)
What is ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅The study of workers' interactions with their
working environment
What is the goal of ergonomics? -
correct answer ✅To design workstations, equipment, and tools to
fit the particular person
What are three things that ergonomics can affect? -
correct answer ✅The speed at which employees work, their
health, and how often they are absent
List 4 benefits to employees in an ergonomic environment -
correct answer ✅Happier, healthier, more productive, miss fewer
work days
List 2 benefits to employers in an ergonomic environment -
correct answer ✅Less employee turnover, saves more money
When job demands overpower worker capabilities... -
correct answer ✅...the workers is prone to fatigue, inefficiency and
lost productivity
, Ergonomics Test Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
List the three injuries from a poor ergonomic working environment
-
correct answer ✅RSI, MSI, CTS
RSI/MSI is -
correct answer ✅Repetitive strain injuries and/or musculoskeletal
injuries
When a worker performs the same task repetitively, causing stress
on nerves, muscles, tendons or other body parts
CTS -
correct answer ✅Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
When a nerve in the wrist is used over and over with the wrong
equipment.
List the three requirements of ergonomic computers/monitors -
correct answer ✅Top of the screen should be at eye level.
Should be 45-60cm away from face.
Should be clean
