Why is it important to keep the floor clean and clear at the workplace?
Correct answer: C
A clear pathway reduces chances of accidents. Exam tip: link an organised floor with safety.
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Ergonomics: definition, need and benefits
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Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,floor-safety
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- To hide decoration
- To stop work
- To prevent tripping and falling
- To increase sound
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,lifting
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- Items become light
- Safety increases
- Work happens automatically
- More bending is needed while lifting
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,benefits
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- Fatigue may reduce
- Injury becomes certain
- Work becomes difficult
- Discomfort increases
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,screen-height
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- Giving comfort to the neck
- Breaking the chair
- Making the room smaller
- Increasing noise
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,ventilation
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- Fresh air and comfort
- More smoke
- Less comfort
- More darkness
Easy · Level 45 · home science,ergonomics,work posture,body strain,occupational safety
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- Body strain reduces
- Work speed always increases
- Items arrange themselves automatically
- Workplace lighting increases
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,kitchen
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- Keeping frequently used items nearby
- Keeping everything very high
- Spreading items on the floor
- Keeping lights off
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,tool-handle
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- Very slippery
- Very uncomfortable
- Comfortable to hold
- Always breakable
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,error-reduction
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- Because work gets hidden
- Because the worker leaves work
- Because tools become far
- Because fatigue and discomfort reduce
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,human-fit
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- Human body and ability
- Only wall colour
- Only decoration
- Only holiday list
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,footwear
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- Prevention of falling
- Increasing lighting
- Reducing sound
- Arranging paper
Easy · Level 45 · home science, ergonomics, workplace organisation, labelling, time management
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- Noise increases in the workplace
- More time is needed to find items
- Items are found quickly and easily
- Work speed comes to a halt
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,foot-support
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- Items get hidden
- Work stops
- Table breaks
- Pressure on feet and waist may reduce
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,noise-control
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- Maintaining attention
- Increasing mistakes
- Always increasing stress
- Stopping communication
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,wrist-strain
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- Chair becomes light
- Wrist strain
- Room becomes cool
- Work happens automatically
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,organisation
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- More disorder
- More tripping
- Safe and clear space
- Less efficiency
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,safety-efficiency
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- Fatigue and risk
- Disorder and pain
- Insecurity and mistakes
- Safety and efficiency
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,stitching
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- To reduce bending and pain
- To hide thread
- To make cloth heavy
- To increase sound
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,mouse
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- To reduce hand and shoulder stretching
- To hide the mouse
- To switch off the screen
- To increase sound
Easy · Level 45 · home-science,ergonomics,human-friendly
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- Human-friendly workplace
- Dangerous workplace
- Disorganised workplace
- Uncomfortable workplace
What difficulty may occur by keeping heavy items very low?
Correct answer: D
Heavy items kept too low can strain the waist while lifting. Exam tip: keep heavy items at safe height.
View question detailsWhich benefit does a worker get from ergonomics?
Correct answer: A
Ergonomic arrangement can reduce fatigue by lowering body strain. Exam tip: remember fatigue reduction as a key benefit.
View question detailsA computer screen kept at the correct height helps in what?
Correct answer: A
Correct screen height reduces the need to bend the neck. Exam tip: remember screen and neck position.
View question detailsGood ventilation at the workplace is related to what?
Correct answer: A
Good ventilation makes the work environment comfortable. Exam tip: connect air and temperature with work comfort.
View question detailsWhy is it good to avoid twisting the body repeatedly while working?
Correct answer: A
Repeated twisting while working can place unnecessary strain on the muscles of the back, waist, and shoulders. Avoiding it reduces body strain and lowers the risk of fatigue and injury. It does not necessarily make work faster in every situation. Exam tip: In ergonomics, focus on proper working posture and minimising unnecessary bending or twisting.
View question detailsHow can ergonomics be used in a home kitchen?
Correct answer: A
Nearby items reduce unnecessary walking and bending. Exam tip: remember reach arrangement in the kitchen.
View question detailsHow should a tool handle be in ergonomics?
Correct answer: C
A comfortable handle improves grip and control. Exam tip: connect tool design with hand comfort.
View question detailsWhy can applying ergonomics reduce mistakes at work?
Correct answer: D
Less fatigue improves attention and reduces mistakes. Exam tip: link ergonomics with work quality.
View question detailsWhat does ergonomics consider while arranging work?
Correct answer: A
Ergonomics designs work according to physical ability and comfort. Exam tip: treat the human body as the main base.
View question detailsNon-slip shoes help in which workplace safety?
Correct answer: A
Non-slip shoes can reduce chances of falling. Exam tip: link safe footwear with ergonomic safety.
View question detailsWhat benefit is obtained by putting clear labels on materials?
Correct answer: C
Clear labels help identify items and their proper places immediately. They save search time, reduce confusion, and make work more organised. Option B is the opposite, because labelling reduces the time needed to locate materials. Exam tip: associate workplace labelling with time-saving and organisation.
View question detailsWhat is the benefit of foot support in long standing work?
Correct answer: D
Foot support can improve comfort during long standing work. Exam tip: remember the importance of support in long work.
View question detailsWhat is the main benefit of noise control at the workplace?
Correct answer: A
Less noise improves both attention and comfort. Exam tip: link noise control with efficiency.
View question detailsWhat problem may occur by typing continuously with bent wrists?
Correct answer: B
A bent wrist can face continuous pressure. Exam tip: remember straight wrist position in typing.
View question detailsRemoving unnecessary items from the workplace is linked with which benefit?
Correct answer: C
Removing unnecessary items keeps pathways clear and safe. Exam tip: link clear space with accident prevention.
View question detailsCorrect use of ergonomics can increase which result?
Correct answer: D
Correct ergonomics improves both safety and work efficiency. Exam tip: treat it as a double benefit.
View question detailsWhy are a proper chair and table used while stitching?
Correct answer: A
Correct sitting and height reduce body strain. Exam tip: remember ergonomics in household tasks.
View question detailsWhy is it good to keep the mouse near the body?
Correct answer: A
A nearby mouse reduces pressure on the hand and shoulder. Exam tip: remember correct reach of tools.
View question detailsWhat type of workplace does ergonomics promote?
Correct answer: A
A human-friendly workplace considers both health and comfort. Exam tip: treat human comfort as the base of ergonomics.
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