What does ergonomics focus on?
Correct answer: A
Ergonomics makes work according to a person's ability and comfort. Exam tip: remember human-centred work arrangement.
View question detailsHome Science
Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits
TOPIC PRACTICE
Quiz this set
Up to 20 questions from this page. Select your focus, then start.
20 questions
Choose questions
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,definition
View options
- Making work suitable for humans
- Making work more unsafe
- Only choosing colours
- Ignoring the worker
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,purpose
View options
- To slow down work
- To improve comfort and safety
- To increase mistakes
- To make the workplace disorganised
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,posture
View options
- Only fashion
- More decoration
- Correct working posture
- Stopping work
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,health
View options
- Better comfort
- More productivity
- Less fatigue
- Body pain
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,lighting
View options
- To reduce eye strain
- To increase sound
- To make floor slippery
- To hide work
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,chair-height
View options
- Work always stops
- Sitting posture improves
- Table breaks
- Fatigue surely increases
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,screen
View options
- To decorate the chair
- To save paper
- To reduce eye strain
- To increase noise
Easy · Level 44 · home science, ergonomics, work breaks, fatigue management, work efficiency
View options
- To unnecessarily reduce the pace of work
- To increase stress and mental pressure
- To end concentration on work
- To reduce fatigue and maintain work efficiency
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,storage
View options
- Ergonomic storage
- Wrong decoration
- Unnecessary risk
- Work obstruction
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,tool-design
View options
- So the tool looks heavy
- So grip and control improve
- So work becomes longer
- So safety decreases
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,kitchen
View options
- More walking around
- More bending
- Less fatigue and time saving
- More disorder
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,productivity
View options
- It can always reduce it
- It has no relation
- It can stop work
- It can increase it
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,work-height
View options
- Bending and pain
- More comfort
- Better balance
- More safety
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,organisation
View options
- To reduce accidents and time loss
- To hide work
- To increase mistakes
- To dirty the floor
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,wrist
View options
- To reduce wrist strain
- To increase sound
- To brighten screen
- To remove chair
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,injury-prevention
View options
- Injuries related to wrong posture
- Only weather injuries
- Only sports injuries
- Only food injuries
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,ventilation
View options
- For a comfortable environment
- To hide work
- To increase noise
- To increase slipperiness
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,repetitive-work
View options
- To increase decoration
- To reduce muscle strain
- To hide work
- To stop time
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,employer-benefit
View options
- Work quality decreases
- Absence always increases
- Productivity and safety improve
- Employee dissatisfaction increases
Easy · Level 44 · home-science,ergonomics,shelf-safety
View options
- Ease increases
- Fatigue ends
- Lighting increases
- Risk of falling or injury increases
What is the direct purpose of a correct ergonomic arrangement?
Correct answer: B
Correct arrangement reduces body strain and improves safety. Exam tip: treat comfort and safety as the main purpose.
View question detailsKeeping the back straight while working is related to what?
Correct answer: C
A straight back reduces unnecessary body strain. Exam tip: connect correct posture with ergonomics.
View question detailsWhat problem may occur by ignoring ergonomics?
Correct answer: D
Poor arrangement can increase body pain and fatigue. Exam tip: link poor posture with health problems.
View question detailsWhy is proper lighting necessary at the workplace?
Correct answer: A
Proper lighting helps visibility and reduces eye pressure. Exam tip: link lighting with visual comfort.
View question detailsWhat is the benefit of correct chair height?
Correct answer: B
Correct height gives proper support to feet and back. Exam tip: connect chair height with correct posture.
View question detailsWhy is proper screen distance important while working on a computer?
Correct answer: C
Proper screen distance can reduce eye fatigue. Exam tip: remember eye safety in screen work.
View question detailsWhy is taking a short break during work useful?
Correct answer: D
A short break during work allows the body and mind to recover. It reduces muscle fatigue, mental strain, and discomfort caused by working in the same posture for a long time. Therefore, option D is correct. A break does not end concentration; it helps restore it. Exam tip: In ergonomics, connect short breaks with reduced fatigue and sustained work efficiency.
View question detailsKeeping a heavy object near waist level at safe height is an example of what?
Correct answer: A
Keeping heavy objects at safe height reduces injury risk. Exam tip: remember heavy items and proper height.
View question detailsWhy should the size of a tool suit the hand?
Correct answer: B
A hand-suited tool improves grip and makes work safer. Exam tip: connect tool design with the user.
View question detailsKeeping spices and utensils within proper reach in a kitchen is linked with which benefit?
Correct answer: C
Proper reach reduces unnecessary walking and bending. Exam tip: remember the importance of reach in kitchen arrangement.
View question detailsWhat effect can ergonomics have on a worker's productivity?
Correct answer: D
A comfortable workplace helps a person work better. Exam tip: link comfort with productivity.
View question detailsWhat problem may occur due to a work surface of wrong height?
Correct answer: A
Wrong height can force the body to bend repeatedly. Exam tip: link work height with body strain.
View question detailsWhy is it important to keep things organised at the workplace?
Correct answer: A
An organised place is safe and time-saving. Exam tip: connect organisation with safety and efficiency.
View question detailsWhy is keeping the wrist straight good during long computer work?
Correct answer: A
A straight wrist can reduce pressure on the hand. Exam tip: remember keyboard and wrist position.
View question detailsErgonomics can help reduce which type of injuries?
Correct answer: A
Correct posture and tools reduce injuries from wrong strain. Exam tip: remember posture-related injuries.
View question detailsWhy is enough air necessary at the workplace?
Correct answer: A
Enough air maintains comfort and freshness while working. Exam tip: connect air and temperature with work environment.
View question detailsWhy is giving rest to the body necessary in repetitive work?
Correct answer: B
Repetition can put continuous pressure on muscles. Exam tip: remember the relation between repetition and breaks.
View question detailsWhich benefit can an employer get from proper ergonomic arrangement?
Correct answer: C
Better arrangement helps employees work safely and effectively. Exam tip: remember productivity as an employer benefit.
View question detailsWhy can taking items from a very high shelf be risky?
Correct answer: D
Balance may be lost while taking items from a high shelf. Exam tip: remember safe storage height.
View question detailsQUIZ COMPLETE