Grade Nine Education Technology Test

Which one of the following does not prevent or reduce lower back pain?

• Relaxing your shoulders

• Using arm, adjustable chair

• Taking long breaks

• Gently massaging the forehead

Which of the following is not a key factor in the development of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)?

• Long breaks

• Lack of rest

• Repetition

• Posture

Which of the following is not a symptom of computer vision syndrome (CVS)?

• Blurred vision

• Eyestrain

• Tendonitis

• Headache

Which of the following are reasons for CVS?

• Glare on the computer

• Inability to focus properly on the computer images

• All of the above

• Images and graphics are too small

Eyestrain can be best prevented by all of the following except:

• Staying 10 inches away from the screen

• Taking a 5 to 10-minute break every hour

• Reducing glare

• Lowering the monitor/screen to slightly below eye level

CVS can cause any of the following condition except:

• Sore neck

• Headache

• Wrist pain

• Colour fringes

A chair that isn't adjustable or supportive is most likely to lead to which of these health problems?

• Headaches

• Arm strain

• Eye strain

• Back pain

To prevent eyestrain the distance between your eyes and the screen should be:

• 18 to 28 inches

• 18 to 25 inches

• 15 to 17 inches

• 10 to 15 inches

Typing for hours each day is most likely to cause which of these health problems?

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Computer Vision Syndrome

• Back problems

• Headaches

A flickering screen is most likely to cause which of the following health problems?

• Repetitive Strain Injury

• Eye Strain

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Back injury