Week 1 - Introduction to Ergonomics
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A) ergonomics greek terminology B) define ergonomics -
correct answer ✅A) ergo (work) and nomos (law) to denote the
science of work
B) addressing interaction of humans with all aspects of their
environment
what are the three components of the system? -
correct answer ✅1. the worker/human
2. the job/task
3. the environment/machinery
- each of these components may interact --> think of a triple Venn
diagram and the overlapping part in the centre is the system
what is the definition for a basic work system? -
correct answer ✅study of the structure and function of work
systems, and the interactions between parts
what are several factors a poor system leads to? -
correct answer ✅Inefficiency - suboptimal output
Fatigue
Accidents and injuries
, Week 1 - Introduction to Ergonomics
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Errors
User difficulties
Low morale
Workplace: absenteeism, poor quality, injuries, human error
A) what are the three domains of ergonomics? B) who defined
them? -
correct answer ✅A) physical, cognitive, organizational
B) Federation of European Societies (FEES)
A) define physical domain B) examples within this domain -
correct answer ✅A) concerned with human anatomical,
anthropometric, physiological, and biomechanical characteristics as
they relate to physical activity
B) Working postures, Materials handlings, Repetitive movements,
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Workplace layout and
design, Safety and health
A) define cognitive domain B) examples within this domain -
correct answer ✅A) concerned with mental processes, such as
perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, with regard
to interactions among humans and other elements of a system
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A) ergonomics greek terminology B) define ergonomics -
correct answer ✅A) ergo (work) and nomos (law) to denote the
science of work
B) addressing interaction of humans with all aspects of their
environment
what are the three components of the system? -
correct answer ✅1. the worker/human
2. the job/task
3. the environment/machinery
- each of these components may interact --> think of a triple Venn
diagram and the overlapping part in the centre is the system
what is the definition for a basic work system? -
correct answer ✅study of the structure and function of work
systems, and the interactions between parts
what are several factors a poor system leads to? -
correct answer ✅Inefficiency - suboptimal output
Fatigue
Accidents and injuries
, Week 1 - Introduction to Ergonomics
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Errors
User difficulties
Low morale
Workplace: absenteeism, poor quality, injuries, human error
A) what are the three domains of ergonomics? B) who defined
them? -
correct answer ✅A) physical, cognitive, organizational
B) Federation of European Societies (FEES)
A) define physical domain B) examples within this domain -
correct answer ✅A) concerned with human anatomical,
anthropometric, physiological, and biomechanical characteristics as
they relate to physical activity
B) Working postures, Materials handlings, Repetitive movements,
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Workplace layout and
design, Safety and health
A) define cognitive domain B) examples within this domain -
correct answer ✅A) concerned with mental processes, such as
perception, memory, reasoning, and motor response, with regard
to interactions among humans and other elements of a system
