What is the main meaning of ergonomics?
Correct answer: A
Ergonomics designs work and tools according to human comfort. Exam tip: link it with the proper fit between person and work.
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Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,definition
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- Making work fit the person
- Making the person more tired
- Doing only decoration
- Making work difficult
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,safety
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- Only salary
- Workplace comfort and safety
- Only holidays
- Only advertising
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,workstation
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- Decoration
- Discipline
- Ergonomic arrangement
- Entertainment
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,posture
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- More comfort
- Faster learning
- Less work
- Back pain
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,need
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- To reduce fatigue and injury
- To stop work
- To reduce employees
- To waste time
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- Interest in work decreases
- Work efficiency increases
- Fatigue always increases
- Only mistakes increase
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,tools
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- Very heavy
- Very far
- Easy to use
- Unsafe
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,screen-distance
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- It increases sound
- It breaks the chair
- It makes the table small
- It can strain the eyes
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,lighting
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- To reduce eye strain
- To hide work
- To make the room look small
- To increase noise
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,muscle-strain
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- Work becomes very beautiful
- Muscles may get strained
- Time stops
- Tools become new
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- Increasing fatigue
- Reducing attention
- Giving rest to the body
- Spoiling work
Easy · Level 43 · home science, ergonomics, workplace comfort, occupational safety, work design
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- Greater risk of injury
- Greater discomfort
- More confusion at work
- Better comfort
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,body-strain
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- Neck and shoulders
- Only hair
- Only nails
- Only teeth
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,chair
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- To increase decoration
- To support the spine properly
- To make the chair heavy
- To make sitting difficult
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,safety
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- Changing colour
- Increasing noise
- Reducing accidents
- Hiding work
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,aim
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- Uncomfortable
- Dangerous
- Disorganised
- Safe and convenient
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,kitchen
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- Ergonomic arrangement
- Unnecessary distance
- Delaying work
- Wrong storage
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,lifting
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- Comfort increases
- Risk of injury
- Work becomes easy
- Lighting increases
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,noise
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- To improve attention and comfort
- To stop work
- To increase mistakes
- To increase fatigue
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,keyboard
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- Hair fall
- Hand and wrist strain
- Chair colour
- Number of papers
Ergonomics is mainly related to what?
Correct answer: B
Ergonomics makes the workplace safe and comfortable. Exam tip: remember both comfort and safety.
View question detailsKeeping the correct height of chair and table is an example of what?
Correct answer: C
Correct height reduces unnecessary strain on the body. Exam tip: connect chair and table height with ergonomics.
View question detailsWhat can mainly happen due to wrong sitting posture?
Correct answer: D
Wrong posture puts strain on the body and may cause pain. Exam tip: remember the link between posture and health.
View question detailsWhy is ergonomics needed at the workplace?
Correct answer: A
Ergonomics reduces fatigue and chances of injury. Exam tip: link it with safe work arrangement.
View question detailsWhat is the effect of a comfortable workplace on an employee?
Correct answer: B
A comfortable workplace helps a person work better and longer. Exam tip: link comfort with efficiency.
View question detailsHow should tools be in ergonomics?
Correct answer: C
Easy-to-use tools make work safer and faster. Exam tip: consider ease of use as an ergonomic benefit.
View question detailsWhy is keeping a computer screen too close to the eyes wrong?
Correct answer: D
Wrong screen distance can cause eye strain. Exam tip: link screen distance with eye health.
View question detailsWhy is good lighting important in ergonomics?
Correct answer: A
Good lighting reduces pressure on the eyes. Exam tip: remember lighting and visual comfort together.
View question detailsWhy can sitting in the same posture for a long time be harmful?
Correct answer: B
One posture puts continuous pressure on muscles. Exam tip: remember changing posture and short breaks.
View question detailsTaking a short break during work helps in what?
Correct answer: C
Short breaks give rest to the body and eyes. Exam tip: connect breaks with reducing fatigue.
View question detailsWhich is one main benefit of ergonomics?
Correct answer: D
Ergonomics designs work, tools and workplaces according to the worker’s physical abilities and needs. It promotes proper posture and comfort, so better comfort is correct. Greater injury or discomfort can result from poor work design, not from ergonomics. Exam tip: remember comfort, safety and reduced fatigue as key benefits of ergonomics.
View question detailsA table of wrong height can put strain on which body part?
Correct answer: A
Wrong table height can strain the neck and shoulders. Exam tip: link height with body strain.
View question detailsWhy is back support provided in an ergonomic chair?
Correct answer: B
Back support helps maintain correct posture. Exam tip: remember spine and chair support.
View question detailsA non-slippery floor at the workplace helps in what?
Correct answer: C
A non-slippery floor reduces the chance of falls. Exam tip: link safe flooring with work safety.
View question detailsWhat does ergonomics aim to make work like?
Correct answer: D
Ergonomics makes work safe and convenient. Exam tip: link its aim with safety and convenience.
View question detailsKeeping frequently used items nearby in a kitchen is an example of what?
Correct answer: A
Nearby items reduce unnecessary bending and walking. Exam tip: connect reach of items with ergonomics.
View question detailsWhat risk increases by keeping a heavy object very high?
Correct answer: B
Lifting heavy items from height can be risky. Exam tip: remember keeping heavy items at safe height.
View question detailsWhy is reducing noise at the workplace beneficial?
Correct answer: A
Less noise makes it easier to focus. Exam tip: connect noise control with work environment.
View question detailsKeeping the keyboard in the correct position can reduce which problem?
Correct answer: B
Correct keyboard position reduces pressure on the wrist. Exam tip: remember wrist care in computer work.
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