Office Desk Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1Several charger cables cross the walking route beside a desk. What is the best response?
  • Cover the cables with loose paper so people notice the area
  • Reroute and secure the cables along a fixed path away from the walking route
  • Stretch the cables tightly so they stay straight and take up less space
  • Place a chair over the cables to discourage people from stepping there
• 2You repeatedly reach across your desk for a notebook, phone, and reference folder. What is the most efficient arrangement?
  • Place every item along the back edge to preserve a large empty area
  • Keep frequently used items within easy reach and move occasional items farther away
  • Stack the items beside the monitor in order of size
  • Store all supplies in drawers and retrieve them whenever needed
• 13A worker often holds a phone between the shoulder and ear while typing. Which alternative most directly avoids that posture?
  • Place the phone flat on the desk and bend toward it
  • Switch the phone between shoulders during each call
  • Move the keyboard farther away to create room for the elbow
  • Use a headset or speaker function appropriate to the setting