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04 - Use technology safely

 1. There are absolutely NO health problems associated with the regular use of computers. Computers are 100% safe.
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  FALSE

  TRUE

 2. In the work place, it is recommended that computer work stations have which of the following features? 
1. Tiltable screens
2. Anti-glare screen filters
3. Adjustable chairs
4. Foot supports, where possible

  All of the items on the list are useful features for safety

  1. Only - Tiltable screens

  None of the items on the list

  2. Anti-glare screen filters only

 3. What condition is being described in the following paragraph? 
Eyes can become strained after staring at a computer screen 
for a long time, particularly if working in bad light, 
in glare or with a flickering screen.

  Eye glare

  Eye foot

  Eye cramps

  Eye strain

 4. When working at a computer it is a good idea to __________________________.

  work for as long as possible, ideally 100 minutes at a time without stopping

  take regular breaks, ideally every 30 minutes

  never take a break, for as long as possible

  ensure that you are comfortable enough to work for 3 hours at a time

 5. _______________ is damage to the fingers, wrists and other parts of the body due to repeated movements over a long period of time.

  Retained Strain Incompetience (RSI)

  Restless Strap Injury (RSI)

  Repeated Stress Inclination (RSI)

  Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)

 6. To prevent RSI, make sure your posture is correct,________________________ from typing every hour.

  use wrist rests and try to continue typing for long periods

  use wrist cream and try to type for at least one hour

  use ice for your wrists while typing

  use wrist rests and have a five-minute break

 7. Health experts have suggested that ozone emitted from laser printers can lead to breathing problems

  FALSE

  TRUE

 8. ______________ can remove a high percentage of the harmful rays emitted from a computer screen.

  Mean Motors

  Computer sun glasses

  Screen filters

  Screen creams

 9. Lighting must be suitable and blinds fitted to windows to reduce glare.

  FALSE

  TRUE

 10. A fully adjustable chair should avoid poor posture. These type of chairs are sometimes referred to as ___________.

  cheap

  expensive

  ergonomic

  economic


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