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CPE Certified Professional Ergonomist VIP Practice Exam
CPE — The Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) credential is issued by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE). The computer-based exam consists of approximately 150 multiple-choice questions administered over 4 hours, covering human characteristics, work environments, systems design, ergonomics methods, and professional practice. Passing uses a scaled-score cut determined by BCPE.
27
Questions
120m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 27👑 VIP
A warehouse ergonomist is evaluating a manual lifting task where workers lift a 20 kg box from floor level to a shelf at shoulder height. Using the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, the ergonomist calculates a Recommended Weight Limit (RWL) of 8 kg, yielding a Lifting Index (LI) of 2.5. Based on this result, which of the following best describes the risk level and appropriate intervention priority?
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