Industrial Ergonomics Technician Practice Exam (100
Questions)
Answers included after each question
1–20: Foundations of Ergonomics
1. What is the primary goal of industrial ergonomics?
Improve worker safety and performance by designing tasks
around human capabilities
Ergonomics focuses on fitting the job to the worker, reducing risk
and improving efficiency.
2. Which ergonomic risk factor is associated with high repetition?
Performing the same motion continuously without adequate
rest
Repetitive motions fatigue muscles and increase cumulative
trauma risk.
3. The science of measuring human body dimensions is known as:
Anthropometry
Anthropometry provides body measurement data used for
workstation design.
4. Which type of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) affects tendons?
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is inflammation of tendons often caused by repetitive
strain.
5. Which type of posture increases spinal disc pressure the most?
Slouched sitting
Slouching flexes the spine and greatly increases intervertebral
disc load.
, 6. The neutral body posture refers to:
The position with minimal stress on joints and muscles
Neutral posture keeps joints aligned and reduces fatigue.
7. Which of the following is NOT an ergonomic risk factor?
Proper lifting technique
Proper lifting reduces risk; it is not a hazard.
8. What does RULA stand for?
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
RULA evaluates upper body postural risks in tasks.
9. Which part of the body is most affected by vibration exposure?
Hands and arms
Hand-arm vibration is common with power tools and leads to
circulatory and nerve issues.
10. What is the maximum recommended push force for most
industrial tasks?
About 25 lbs (11 kg)
This is a common guideline to prevent excessive force
requirements.
11. Awkward posture is best defined as:
Working in a position far from neutral alignment
Awkward postures increase strain on soft tissues.
12. What is the ergonomic purpose of job rotation?
Reducing exposure to repetitive or high-strain tasks
Rotation limits cumulative load on specific muscle groups.
13. Which measurement is most relevant for seated workstation
height?
Elbow height while seated
Questions)
Answers included after each question
1–20: Foundations of Ergonomics
1. What is the primary goal of industrial ergonomics?
Improve worker safety and performance by designing tasks
around human capabilities
Ergonomics focuses on fitting the job to the worker, reducing risk
and improving efficiency.
2. Which ergonomic risk factor is associated with high repetition?
Performing the same motion continuously without adequate
rest
Repetitive motions fatigue muscles and increase cumulative
trauma risk.
3. The science of measuring human body dimensions is known as:
Anthropometry
Anthropometry provides body measurement data used for
workstation design.
4. Which type of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) affects tendons?
Tendonitis
Tendonitis is inflammation of tendons often caused by repetitive
strain.
5. Which type of posture increases spinal disc pressure the most?
Slouched sitting
Slouching flexes the spine and greatly increases intervertebral
disc load.
, 6. The neutral body posture refers to:
The position with minimal stress on joints and muscles
Neutral posture keeps joints aligned and reduces fatigue.
7. Which of the following is NOT an ergonomic risk factor?
Proper lifting technique
Proper lifting reduces risk; it is not a hazard.
8. What does RULA stand for?
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment
RULA evaluates upper body postural risks in tasks.
9. Which part of the body is most affected by vibration exposure?
Hands and arms
Hand-arm vibration is common with power tools and leads to
circulatory and nerve issues.
10. What is the maximum recommended push force for most
industrial tasks?
About 25 lbs (11 kg)
This is a common guideline to prevent excessive force
requirements.
11. Awkward posture is best defined as:
Working in a position far from neutral alignment
Awkward postures increase strain on soft tissues.
12. What is the ergonomic purpose of job rotation?
Reducing exposure to repetitive or high-strain tasks
Rotation limits cumulative load on specific muscle groups.
13. Which measurement is most relevant for seated workstation
height?
Elbow height while seated
