Ergonomics and MSDs: Quiz
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Quiz
Take this short quiz to find out how much you know about ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Select the one best answer for each question. Answers appear at the bottom of the page.
Mark each question TRUE or FALSE:
1. Ergonomic principles are intended to improve the fit between a worker and an activity. |
T |
F |
2. Ergonomics is a topic that’s important only in the workplace. |
T |
F |
3. An MSD may cause numbness and tingling in the affected body part. |
T |
F |
4. Cumulative trauma usually damages soft tissues, such as muscles and tendons. |
T |
F |
5. If you have an MSD risk factor, you’ll always get an MSD. |
T |
F |
6. MSD risk factors are all activity-related. |
T |
F |
7. Reducing risk factors always involves spending a lot of money. |
T |
F |
8. Proper posture includes the positioning of your entire body. |
T |
F |
9. Frequent stretching overhead to reach materials is okay as long as you don’t twist your body. |
T |
F |
10. Your overall health may affect your risk of MSDs. |
T |
F |
Circle the correct phrase to finish the sentence:
11. MSD risk factors include:
Long duration
Too short a recovery time
Frequent force
All of the above
12. Your body can be stressed by:
Vibration
Cold
Bad lighting
All of the above
13. Neutral position is:
The position that places the least amount of stress on the body
The most difficult position for the body to hold
A safe position that protects only the back
The only position you can work in
14. You’re at risk of an MSD if you:
Keep repeating a forceful task
Use hand tools once a year
Rest between repetitive tasks
None of the above
Updated:  
January 20, 2015
Reviewed By:  
MMI board-certified, academically affiliated clinician, Trevino, Heather, M., BSN, RNC