CEA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What role does employee participation play in ergonomic programs? → Increases program effectiveness
2. According to Miller's Law, working memory can hold approximately how many chunks of information at once? → 7 ± 2 items
3. What is the most effective ergonomic solution for prolonged standing at a workbench? → Use anti-fatigue mats
4. What is the recommended illuminance level (in foot-candles) for general office work according to IESNA guidelines? → 30–50 fc
5. A dental hygienist develops neck and shoulder pain. Which primary postural risk factor should the ergonomist address FIRST? → Sustained trunk rotation and neck flexion while working around the patient's head
6. When a conflict arises between standard procedures and a unique situation in Ergonomic Tool & Equipment Selection, what should a CEA professional prioritize? → Safety and ethical obligations while seeking expert consultation
7. Which part of the body is most commonly associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders? → Lower back
8. Which standard of practice is MOST important for ensuring quality in Manual Material Handling? → Following evidence-based protocols while adapting to specific circumstances
9. Which type of lighting is MOST likely to cause veiling reflections on computer screens? → Overhead fluorescent luminaires positioned directly above the screen
10. In Human Factors Engineering, what is the FIRST step a CEA professional should take when encountering a new case or situation? → Conduct a comprehensive assessment and gather all relevant information
11. In Office Ergonomics & Computer Use, what is the FIRST step a CEA professional should take when encountering a new case or situation? → Conduct a comprehensive assessment and gather all relevant information
12. A worker reports headaches and eye irritation that improve on weekends. The ergonomist should FIRST investigate which factor? → Monitor refresh rate and screen glare
13. Why should ergonomics programs be tailored to specific job tasks? → To address job-specific risk factors
14. Which lighting metric BEST describes the ability of a light source to reveal colors accurately compared to a reference illuminant? → Color Rendering Index (CRI)
15. What is the PRIMARY purpose of continuing education requirements in Workplace Assessment Methods for CEA professionals? → Maintaining current knowledge and competency as the field evolves
16. Which standard addresses minimum ventilation rates for acceptable indoor air quality in commercial buildings? → ASHRAE 62.1
17. What biomechanical principle explains the stress placed on joints during repetitive motion? → Cumulative trauma
18. In Ergonomic Tool & Equipment Selection, what is the FIRST step a CEA professional should take when encountering a new case or situation? → Conduct a comprehensive assessment and gather all relevant information
19. Which organization provides ergonomics guidelines to improve workplace safety? → OSHA
20. Which standard of practice is MOST important for ensuring quality in Workstation Design & Setup? → Following evidence-based protocols while adapting to specific circumstances
21. In designing controls for older workers (55+), which age-related change has the GREATEST ergonomic implication for control layout? → Reduced visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and slower accommodation
22. Which standard of practice is MOST important for ensuring quality in Ergonomic Tool & Equipment Selection? → Following evidence-based protocols while adapting to specific circumstances
23. Which muscle group is primarily responsible for maintaining upright posture? → Core muscles
24. How can adjustable workstations improve ergonomic design? → Support posture variability
25. What is the PRIMARY purpose of continuing education requirements in Ergonomic Tool & Equipment Selection for CEA professionals? → Maintaining current knowledge and competency as the field evolves
26. What is the recommended relative humidity range for a typical US office environment to balance thermal comfort and indoor air quality? → 30–60%
27. What is a key component of ergonomics program evaluation? → Injury and incident data analysis
28. When a conflict arises between standard procedures and a unique situation in Industrial Ergonomics, what should a CEA professional prioritize? → Safety and ethical obligations while seeking expert consultation
29. Which change would best improve ergonomics for computer users? → Raise monitor to eye level
30. Which intervention best reduces repetitive motion injuries at a manufacturing workstation? → Introduce task rotation