UNIVERSITY OF CEBU-MAIN CAMPUS

COLLEGE ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
IE EC 2
ERGONOMICS
PART 1

1.A state of ________ is said to exist when the body’s core temperature falls about 35®C (95®F).
A. Hypothermia B. Hyperthermia C. Stroke D. None of the above

2.The amount of light striking a surface.

A.Illumination B.Glare C.Resonance D.None of the above

3. Unit used to measure illumination

A.lux B.decibel C.Glare D.None of the above

4.Allowable exposure time for noise level of 85 decibels

A.6 hrs B.480 mins C.7hrs D.380 hrs

5.It is universal design principle that the design is useful and marketable to people with diverse abilities.
A. Equitable in use B.Flexibility in use C.Provide tolerance for error D.Perceptible information

6. Universal design principle that the design accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
A.Equitable in use B.Flexibility in use C. Simple and intuitive D.Perceptible information

7.Assume the occupant lifts a 30-lb box from the ground into a trunk of a car. The occupant simply twists 90 degrees to pick
up the box from the ground level at a short horizontal distance of 10 inches. Bottom of the trunk of the car is 25 inches from
the ground. This is a one time lift. Coupling is fair. Compute Recommended Weight Limit (RWL).
A.38.2 kgs B.32.8 lbs C.23.8 kgs D.23.8 lbs

8. NIOSH stands for

A. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health B.National Institute for Operational Safety and Health
C.National Institute for Occupational Safety and Healthy D.National Institute for Occupational Security and
Health

9.A lifting index value of less than one is

A.Hazardous B.Acceptable C.Deemed to redesign D.None of the above

10.This refers to the optimum weight that can be handled by most everyone
A.Energy expenditure B.Recommended Weight Limit C.NIOSH Lifting equation C. Ergonomics

11.What is the most appropriate design principle should be applied for chairs in cinemas?
A.Design for extremes B.Design for adjustability C.Design for Average D.Design for extremes
&Average

12. Based on the viewing distance of 30 inches, identify the stroke width of a number with a height of 0.0195 in.
A. 0.02 in B.0.03 in C.0.13 in D.0.20 in

13. What is the combined noise level of two sounds of 86 and 96 decibels?
A.96.41 dBA B.182 dBA C.96 dBA D.91dBA
14.Consider a strenuous task of shoveling coal into a hopper which has an energy expenditure of 9.33kcal/min, what is the
adequate time recovery from fatigue on an 8-hour shift?
A.8 hours B. 240 minutes C.185.62 minutes D. 0.5hour

15.A worker is exposed to 95 dBA for 3 hours and 90 dBA for 5 hours. What is the noise dose for each?
A.75% and 62% B.133% and 160% C.75% and 160% D.133% and 62%

16. One of the ergonomic principles of Dan Mcleod, which provide good lumbar support
A.Work in neutral postures B.Reduce excessive forces
C.Minimize fatigue and static load D.Maintain a comfortable environment

17.Managers should seek to control such work environment factors as

A.illumination B.noise and vibration C.temperature D.all of the above

18.Which of the following is an ergonomics issue with ethical implications?

A.a noisy workplace B.job enrichment C.equal opportunity D.equal pay for equal work

19.An adult male stands at 165 cm and weighs 68 kg, what is Body Mass Index?
A. 2.43 B.24.98 C.5.89 D.41.21

20. A worker is exposed to one hour at 80dBA, for four hours at 90 dBA and three hours at 96 Dba. The worker is permitted
32 hours for the first exposure, 8 hours for the second exposure. What is the permitted exposure for the third one?
A.3.48 hrs B.3.48 minutes C.3.00 hrs. D. 3.00 minutes