If a tool handle is comfortable to hold, what is the effect on work?
Correct answer: C
A comfortable handle improves grip and control. Exam tip: connect tool design with safety.
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Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits
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Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,tool-design
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- Work becomes harder
- Grip becomes weak
- Work becomes easier and safer
- Fatigue always increases
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,human-fit
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- Only according to machine
- Only according to cost
- Only according to colour
- According to human body and ability
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,posture
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- Reduced body strain
- Work getting hidden
- Time stopping
- Tools breaking
Easy · Level 43 · home science, ergonomics, standing work, work surface height, posture, fatigue reduction
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- To hide the feet
- To reduce the need to bend and fatigue
- To stop the pace of work
- To increase noise at the workplace
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,productivity
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- Productivity decreases
- Productivity stops
- Productivity may increase
- No relation with productivity
Easy · Level 43 · home science,ergonomics,work posture,back pain,occupational health
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- Wrist pain
- Eye strain
- Swelling in the feet
- Back pain
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,home-work
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- In kitchen work arrangement
- Only in poetry
- Only in game names
- Only in festival lists
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,reach
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- It may cause repeated stretching
- The room becomes big
- Work happens automatically
- Noise reduces
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,sitting
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- To hide the floor
- To maintain body balance
- To make the chair heavy
- To stop work
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,organisation
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- Work becomes safer
- Mistakes reduce
- Risk of accident may increase
- Fatigue ends
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,absence
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- Because injury and fatigue may reduce
- Because work stops
- Because salary decreases
- Because lighting is removed
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,environment
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- Better comfort
- More dust
- Less attention
- More discomfort
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,reach
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- Unnecessary decoration
- Proper reach arrangement
- Only storage
- Work interruption
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,purpose
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- To make work safe
- To reduce fatigue
- To deliberately increase discomfort
- To improve productivity
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,tool-selection
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- Work becomes difficult
- Safety and efficiency increase
- Fatigue always increases
- Only mistakes happen
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,eye-care
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- To reduce visual strain
- To change the chair
- To increase sound
- To reduce paper
Easy · Level 43 · home science, ergonomics, repetitive work, workplace safety, occupational health, strain prevention
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- To reduce physical strain and the risk of injury caused by repetition
- To increase the time taken to complete work
- To reduce the number of employees at the workplace
- To make quality checks unnecessary
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,design
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- Only the building
- The person doing the work
- Only the colour
- Only the cost
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,neck-strain
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- Leave work
- Switch off lighting
- Improve position of material or screen
- Remove the chair
Easy · Level 43 · home-science,ergonomics,error-reduction
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- Because work always remains stopped
- Because tools get hidden
- Because instructions are removed
- Because fatigue and confusion reduce
According to what does ergonomics arrange work?
Correct answer: D
Ergonomics considers the human body and ability. Exam tip: remember work arrangement suited to the person.
View question detailsWhat is the biggest benefit of correct working posture?
Correct answer: A
Correct posture reduces unnecessary strain on body parts. Exam tip: remember the relation between posture and comfort.
View question detailsWhy is a surface of proper height necessary while working standing?
Correct answer: B
While working standing, the work surface should suit the worker and the task. A proper height reduces repeated bending and unnecessary shoulder elevation, thereby reducing fatigue in the back, neck and legs. A surface that is too low increases bending, whereas one that is too high can strain the shoulders and arms. Exam tip: In ergonomics, connect proper work height with good posture, comfort and reduced fatigue.
View question detailsHow does ergonomics affect productivity at the workplace?
Correct answer: C
A comfortable workplace helps a person work better. Exam tip: remember comfort and productivity together.
View question detailsWhat problem may occur due to repeated bending while working?
Correct answer: D
Repeated bending places continuous strain on the spine and lower-back muscles, which may cause back pain. Wrist pain is more commonly linked with repetitive hand movements, so it is a related but different problem. Exam tip: maintain a suitable work height to reduce frequent bending.
View question detailsIn which home task can ergonomics be used?
Correct answer: A
Correct height and reach in the kitchen are part of ergonomics. Exam tip: remember its use at home and workplace.
View question detailsWhy is keeping an object too far while working not proper?
Correct answer: A
Reaching a far object stretches the body. Exam tip: connect reach distance with ergonomics.
View question detailsWhy is it important for feet to rest properly while sitting on a chair?
Correct answer: B
Proper foot support keeps sitting posture stable. Exam tip: remember both feet and back in sitting.
View question detailsWhat problem may occur if the workplace is very disorganised?
Correct answer: C
Disorder increases chances of tripping and mistakes. Exam tip: link a clean organised place with safety.
View question detailsWhy may ergonomics reduce employee absence?
Correct answer: A
A healthy and safe work arrangement reduces chances of illness and injury. Exam tip: remember health benefits.
View question detailsA workplace with proper air and temperature is linked with which benefit?
Correct answer: A
Proper air and temperature help a person work comfortably. Exam tip: consider environment as part of ergonomics.
View question detailsKeeping materials at a proper distance at the workplace is an example of what?
Correct answer: B
Keeping materials at the right distance reduces strain and time. Exam tip: understand reach arrangement as an ergonomic principle.
View question detailsErgonomics is not used for which purpose?
Correct answer: C
Ergonomics is meant to reduce discomfort, not increase it. Exam tip: learn to identify the wrong purpose.
View question detailsWhat benefit does a worker get from selecting the correct tool?
Correct answer: B
The correct tool makes work simple and safe. Exam tip: connect tool selection with ergonomics.
View question detailsWhy is resting the eyes necessary while working continuously on a computer?
Correct answer: A
Short rest for eyes can reduce visual strain. Exam tip: remember eye rest in screen work.
View question detailsWhy is ergonomics necessary in repetitive work at the workplace?
Correct answer: A
Repeating the same movement or posture can place stress on muscles, joints and body parts such as the wrist, increasing the risk of repetitive strain injuries. Ergonomics adapts the task, tools and workplace to the worker, helping to reduce this strain. Option B is incorrect because ergonomics aims to make work safer and more efficient, not slower. Exam tip: remember ergonomics as fitting the workplace and task to the worker’s body.
View question detailsWho is considered while designing a workplace in ergonomics?
Correct answer: B
Ergonomics considers the person's ability and comfort. Exam tip: remember human-centred design.
View question detailsIf the neck turns repeatedly while working, what improvement should be made?
Correct answer: C
Correct position of material reduces neck strain. Exam tip: repeated turning is an ergonomic problem.
View question detailsWhy can good ergonomic arrangement reduce mistakes at work?
Correct answer: D
Less fatigue and good arrangement improve attention. Exam tip: link comfort with fewer mistakes.
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