General Ergonomics Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
In the neutral standing posture, the workings neck is inclined
forward? T/F? -
correct answer ✅False
Compression occurs from all of the following, except:
a) Leaning against hard edges
b) Supporting excessive weight
c) Excessive computer use
d) Gripping tools -
correct answer ✅Excessive computer use
If a worker feels discomfort at work, they should go home and rest.
T/F? -
correct answer ✅False
In the neutral sitting posture, the head is level and slightly bent
forward. T/F? -
correct answer ✅True
Personal contributing factors for the development of an MSD
include:
, General Ergonomics Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
a) age, smoking, temperature extremes
b) age, gender, previous injury
c) previous injury, smoking, temperature extremes
d) pregnancy, medication, shift work -
correct answer ✅Age, gender, previous injury
Signs and symptoms, such as aching joints and muscles are
precursors to injury. T/F? -
correct answer ✅True
Can personal risk factors (i.e. age, medical condition) be changed? -
correct answer ✅No
The power zone for lifting with the greatest strength and lowest risk
of injury is between:
a) waist and knee height
b) waist and elbow height
c) thigh and elbow height
d) thigh and shoulder height -
correct answer ✅Thigh and shoulder height
Answers (Grade A+)
In the neutral standing posture, the workings neck is inclined
forward? T/F? -
correct answer ✅False
Compression occurs from all of the following, except:
a) Leaning against hard edges
b) Supporting excessive weight
c) Excessive computer use
d) Gripping tools -
correct answer ✅Excessive computer use
If a worker feels discomfort at work, they should go home and rest.
T/F? -
correct answer ✅False
In the neutral sitting posture, the head is level and slightly bent
forward. T/F? -
correct answer ✅True
Personal contributing factors for the development of an MSD
include:
, General Ergonomics Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
a) age, smoking, temperature extremes
b) age, gender, previous injury
c) previous injury, smoking, temperature extremes
d) pregnancy, medication, shift work -
correct answer ✅Age, gender, previous injury
Signs and symptoms, such as aching joints and muscles are
precursors to injury. T/F? -
correct answer ✅True
Can personal risk factors (i.e. age, medical condition) be changed? -
correct answer ✅No
The power zone for lifting with the greatest strength and lowest risk
of injury is between:
a) waist and knee height
b) waist and elbow height
c) thigh and elbow height
d) thigh and shoulder height -
correct answer ✅Thigh and shoulder height
