BSIE Ergonomics & Human Factors Engineering

Question 1

What is the primary goal of ergonomics in industrial engineering?

Accepted Answer

Fitting the work environment to the capabilities and limitations of the worker

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Maximizing machine utilization

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Reducing the number of workers on the floor

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Increasing production speed at any cost

Question 2

Which type of musculoskeletal disorder is most commonly associated with repetitive motions on assembly lines?

Accepted Answer

Cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs)

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Acute fractures

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Contact dermatitis

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Thermal burns

Question 3

What anthropometric measure is most commonly used to design workstation heights?

Accepted Answer

Elbow height in standing position

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Body mass index

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Head circumference

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Reach envelope

Question 4

The NIOSH lifting equation provides a recommended weight limit (RWL) based on which set of task variables?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal distance, vertical height, travel distance, asymmetry, frequency, and coupling

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Load weight, travel distance, worker age, and shift length

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Team size, floor type, container weight, and worker strength

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Lifting speed, container shape, glove use, and ambient temperature

Question 5

What does a 5th percentile design approach mean in ergonomics?

Accepted Answer

The design is based on the smallest 5% of the target population to ensure reach requirements are met

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Only 5% of the workforce can use the design

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The design accommodates users from the 5th to the 95th percentile

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The design exceeds the average by 5%

Question 6

Which ergonomic analysis tool uses a checklist to score posture risk based on neck, trunk, arm, and wrist positions?

Accepted Answer

RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment)

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FMEA

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Value Stream Mapping

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SMED