Working at the Computer
Key in your name and hour. Answer each question thoughtfully. You will be given a feedback response for each question. When you select the correct answer, you will see a "happy face :-)". You may then proceed through the quiz. When you select a correct answer, you will see your on-going test score. When you have completed the test, click "My End Results" to see your entire test. Print only page one of the quiz results. Submit to your instructor.

1. Incorrect posture while working at the computer can lead to

   1.   ?    body pain
   2.   ?    repetitive stress injury
   3.   ?    tennis elbow
   4.   ?    neck pain

2. What are two factors that contribute to good posture?

   1.   ?    a newer computer workstation
   2.   ?    knowing the proper way to sit and hold the body while working at the properly set up computer work area computer
   3.   ?    properly set up computer work area
   4.   ?    lots of time spent at the computer

3. Ergonomics can be used to design a workstation that properly positions a person's body in relation to the computer. Is this true or false?

   1.   ?    Partially true
   2.   ?    True

4. Two goals of good posture are . .

   1.   ?    Ease of movement & Balance
   2.   ?    Corrective Action and Balance
   3.   ?    Better grades and skills

5. You should sit with you back - - -

   1.   ?    leaning forward
   2.   ?    leaning backward
   3.   ?    upright and tense
   4.   ?    upright but not tense

6. Working with one shoulder pushed forward can lead to muscle strain in the shoulder and neck.

   1.   ?    True
   2.   ?    False

7. Your monitor should be placed so that the top of your screen is

   1.   ?    at eye level
   2.   ?    below eye level
   3.   ?    above eye level
   4.   ?    at or above eye level

8. If you shoulders are in the correct position, the angle between the forearm and the upper arm will be how many degrees?

   1.   ?    approximately 45
   2.   ?    at a right angle
   3.   ?    180

9. If you feel pressure in your tailbone, this possibly means . .

   1.   ?    your chair is too high
   2.   ?    your feet are dangling
   3.   ?    your chair is too low
   4.   ?    both a and b are possibilities

10. What are two ergonomic factors that can alleviate eye strain.

    1.   ?    distance and lighting
    2.   ?    height of computer desk
    3.   ?    special glasses

11. CTS stands for

    1.   ?    Competitive Testing Standards
    2.   ?    Carpal Testing Syndrome
    3.   ?    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    4.   ?    Carpal Tension Syndrome

12. RSI stands for

    1.   ?    Resting Stress Insult
    2.   ?    Resting Stress Injury
    3.   ?    Repetitive Stress Inquiry
    4.   ?    Repetitive Stress Injury

13. CTS is a form of RSI.

    1.   ?    Yes, CTS is a repetitive stress injury just like tennis elbow.
    2.   ?    No, CTS and RSI are two different things with two different causes.

14. CTS occurs only through the aging process.

    1.   ?    True, CTS occurs only as a person ages.
    2.   ?    No, CTS is not age related only posture related but is most often evidenced with age.
    3.   ?    No, CTS is not age related.

15. CTS-RSI can be prevented and/or postponed.

    1.   ?    Yes, it can be prevented.
    2.   ?    Yes, it can be prevented and because some people have a greater propensity for CTS-RSI, good work habits can delay the onset.
    3.   ?    No, CTS-RSI is something that can only be delayed. There is no prevention for most people