CES Ergonomic Tools, Equipment & Technology

Question 1

Which tool is used to measure joint angles during ergonomic posture assessments?

Accepted Answer

Goniometer

Answer

Dynamometer

Answer

Luxmeter

Answer

Accelerometer

Question 2

Wearable inertial measurement units (IMUs) in ergonomic assessments primarily measure:

Accepted Answer

Segment orientation and movement kinematics

Answer

Heart rate variability

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Muscle electrical activity

Answer

Grip force

Question 3

Surface electromyography (sEMG) is used in ergonomics primarily to assess:

Accepted Answer

Muscle activation and fatigue

Answer

Body temperature during work

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Blood pressure changes with exertion

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Eye movement patterns

Question 4

A force plate is most useful in an ergonomic evaluation for assessing:

Accepted Answer

Ground reaction forces and weight distribution during standing or lifting

Answer

Grip strength during tool use

Answer

Vibration exposure levels

Answer

Lighting adequacy at a workstation

Question 5

Sit-stand workstations are most beneficial when they are used:

Accepted Answer

With alternating sitting and standing throughout the day (e.g., 30-min intervals)

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In a fully standing mode for 8 hours

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Only when the worker experiences back pain

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Set to one fixed height for consistency

Question 6

Which characteristic of a powered tool most reduces ergonomic risk compared to a manual version?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of repetitive forceful exertions

Answer

Heavier weight for stability

Answer

Louder noise output

Answer

Larger grip diameter