PNB: Basic Office Ergonomics Training - (Quiz 1)

How should heavy loads be stored to minimize the risk of injury?

• On high shelves

• On the floor

• At waist height

• In a corner

What is the purpose of an ergonomic keyboard?

• To look more modern

• To reduce strain on the hands and wrists

• To increase typing speed

• To take up less space on the desk

What is the correct way to sit to prevent back pain?

• Leaning forward

• Slouching

• Sitting back with your lower back supported

• Sitting on the edge of the chair

How should a monitor be positioned to reduce glare?

• Directly in front of a window

• At a 90-degree angle to windows

• Directly under overhead lights

• Facing a bright light source

Why is it important to keep your wrists straight while typing?

• To type faster

• To reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries

• To use the keyboard less

• To look professional

What is the recommended way to lift a heavy object?

• With a rounded back

• Using your leg muscles, keeping your back straight

• With your arms extended

• With a sudden, jerking motion

What is the best way to handle a load that is too heavy or awkward to lift alone?

• Try to lift it quickly to minimize effort

• Ask for assistance or use a mechanical aid

• Roll it along the ground

• Leave it until it can be handled later

What are common ergonomic risk factors?

• 
  Contact stress.

• 
  Excessive repetition and force.

• 
  Awkward body postures.

• 
  All of the answer

Which of the following should be done to prevent eye strain while working on a computer?

• Increase screen brightness to the maximum

• Look at the screen continuously without breaks

• Follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds)

• Position the screen directly under bright lights

When should you adjust your chair height?

• Only when the chair feels uncomfortable

• Once a year

• When you change tasks or start feeling discomfort

• Never; it should stay at a fixed height