Understanding Computers in a Changing Society 5e

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What is the term for the science of fitting a work environment to the people who work there?

Biomechanics

Ergonomics (correct)

Kinesiology

Anthropometrics

Which of the following is a possible health risk from using wireless devices?

Noise-induced hearing loss

Computer Vision Syndrome

Radiation risks (correct)

Carpal tunnel syndrome

What can help avoid physical problems related to computer use and contribute to fewer employee absences and higher productivity?

Regular exercise breaks

Workspace design principles (correct)

Reduced screen time

Ergonomic hardware

What is the 60/60 rule mentioned in the text related to?

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) Signup and view all the answers

Which physical problem is associated with keyboard use according to the text?

Carpal tunnel syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What can prevent many physical problems related to computer use?

Using ergonomic hardware Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of properly adjusting furniture and hardware, according to the text?

Fewer employee absences Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the workplace lighting or glare according to the text?

Visual ergonomics Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the unequal access to computers based on factors such as nationality, income, race, education, and physical disabilities?

Digital discrimination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential risk to physical health resulting from the use of computers?

Increased physical fitness Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible emotional health risk associated with the use of computers?

Dependence on technology for emotional support Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of assistive hardware that can be used by individuals with physical disabilities?

Wireless keyboards and mice Signup and view all the answers

What impact may nationality, income, race, education, and physical disabilities have on computer access and use?

Significant influence on access and usage patterns Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern technology and those that do not?

Digital divide Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the course ENGR-103?

Computer programming Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the unequal access to computers based on factors such as nationality, income, race, education, and physical disabilities?

Digital divide Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of properly adjusting furniture and hardware, according to the text?

Reduced risk of physical problems Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern technology and those that do not?

Technology gap Signup and view all the answers

What is one possible emotional health risk associated with the use of computers?

Isolation and loneliness Signup and view all the answers

What is the 60/60 rule mentioned in the text related to?

Taking breaks during computer use Signup and view all the answers

What can help avoid physical problems related to computer use and contribute to fewer employee absences and higher productivity?

Regular exercise breaks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible health risk from using wireless devices?

Electromagnetic radiation exposure Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the workplace lighting or glare according to the text?

Visual ergonomics Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of assistive hardware that can be used by individuals with physical disabilities?

Ergonomic keyboards and voice recognition software Signup and view all the answers

Understanding Computers in a Changing Society 5e - Health Risks Quiz

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What is the term for the science of fitting a work environment to the people who work there?

Which of the following is a possible health risk from using wireless devices?

What can help avoid physical problems related to computer use and contribute to fewer employee absences and higher productivity?

What is the 60/60 rule mentioned in the text related to?

Which physical problem is associated with keyboard use according to the text?

What can prevent many physical problems related to computer use?

What is the impact of properly adjusting furniture and hardware, according to the text?

Which term refers to the workplace lighting or glare according to the text?

What term is used to describe the unequal access to computers based on factors such as nationality, income, race, education, and physical disabilities?

Which of the following is NOT a potential risk to physical health resulting from the use of computers?

What is one possible emotional health risk associated with the use of computers?

What are some types of assistive hardware that can be used by individuals with physical disabilities?

What impact may nationality, income, race, education, and physical disabilities have on computer access and use?

Which term describes the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern technology and those that do not?

What is the primary focus of the course ENGR-103?

Which term refers to the unequal access to computers based on factors such as nationality, income, race, education, and physical disabilities?

What is the impact of properly adjusting furniture and hardware, according to the text?

What term describes the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern technology and those that do not?

What is one possible emotional health risk associated with the use of computers?

What is the 60/60 rule mentioned in the text related to?

What can help avoid physical problems related to computer use and contribute to fewer employee absences and higher productivity?

Which of the following is a possible health risk from using wireless devices?

What term is used to describe the workplace lighting or glare according to the text?

What are some types of assistive hardware that can be used by individuals with physical disabilities?

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