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Free Ergonomics Practice Test Online

Take a free Ergonomics practice test online: 10 questions, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 96-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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Ergonomics: a 96-question practice bank for the real OSHA Safety & Health standard, 1 full paper of 60 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

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Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (53%) and OSHA Ergonomics: Solutions to Control Hazards (47%) of this exam's citations.

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full paper
60
questions per paper
96
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
How does OSHA describe the basic goal of ergonomics in the workplace?
A. Fitting the job to the worker, rather than forcing the worker to fit the job
B. Making every worker lift the same maximum weight regardless of task
C. Replacing all manual tasks with automated equipment
D. Reducing the number of breaks a worker takes during a shift
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Fitting the job to the worker, rather than forcing the worker to fit the job

  • B: Ergonomics is not about a single uniform weight limit; it accounts for the specific task, posture, and worker.
  • C: Automation can be one control, but ergonomics as a concept is broader than replacing manual work with machines.
  • D: Ergonomics is not primarily about reducing break time; adequate recovery time is often part of a good ergonomic solution.
Source: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (OSHA Publication 4382)
What is a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), as OSHA describes it?
A. An injury or illness affecting the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, or joints, often resulting from workplace risk factors
B. Any injury that requires more than one day away from work
C. An illness caused only by exposure to toxic chemicals
D. A disorder that only affects the lower back
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. An injury or illness affecting the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, or joints, often resulting from workplace risk factors

  • B: Days away from work is a recordkeeping severity measure, not the definition of an MSD.
  • C: MSDs are physical/mechanical injuries, not chemical exposure illnesses.
  • D: MSDs can affect the back, shoulders, wrists, knees, neck, and other joints and soft tissue, not only the lower back.
Source: Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (OSHA Publication 4382)
How does OSHA define "repetition" as an ergonomic risk factor?
A. Performing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently for an extended period of time
B. Lifting a heavy object one time during a shift
C. Working in a cold environment for part of a shift
D. Standing in one place without moving
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Performing the same motion or series of motions continually or frequently for an extended period of time

  • B: A single lift is a force exposure, not repetition, which requires the same motion happening again and again.
  • C: A cold environment is a separate risk factor, not repetition.
  • D: Standing still without motion is closer to a static posture, not repetitive motion.
Source: OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (osha.gov/ergonomics/identify-problems)
Which of the following is an example of the "force" risk factor, as OSHA describes it?
A. Pushing or pulling a heavy load, or maintaining control of a tool against resistance
B. Reaching overhead repeatedly to place items on a shelf
C. Working near a loud piece of machinery
D. Sitting in the same chair for an entire shift
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Pushing or pulling a heavy load, or maintaining control of a tool against resistance

  • B: Repeated overhead reaching is an awkward posture example, not force.
  • C: Noise exposure is a hazard, but it is not one of the ergonomic MSD risk factors.
  • D: Sitting for a full shift is closer to a static posture concern than force.
Source: OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (osha.gov/ergonomics/identify-problems)
OSHA describes awkward posture as positions that place stress on the body. Which of the following is an example OSHA gives?
A. Using a knife with the wrist bent, or twisting the torso while lifting
B. Wearing cut-resistant gloves while handling sharp materials
C. Taking a scheduled ten-minute break
D. Reading a job hazard analysis before starting a task
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Using a knife with the wrist bent, or twisting the torso while lifting

  • B: PPE like cut-resistant gloves is a protective measure, not an example of an awkward posture hazard.
  • C: A scheduled break is a control, not a posture hazard.
  • D: Reading a hazard analysis is a prevention practice, not a posture hazard.
Source: OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (osha.gov/ergonomics/identify-problems)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Ergonomics practice test online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Ergonomics practice test online is a 10-question diagnostic across the exam's domains, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 96-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Ergonomics practice test?
96 questions total, split into 1 full paper of 60 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the Ergonomics test cover?
4 domains, with the heaviest weight on Workstation and Task Design: Controlling Ergonomic Hazards (25%), Manual Material Handling and Lifting (25%), and MSD Recognition, the Regulatory Basis, and Early Reporting (25%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's Ergonomics questions come from?
Primarily OSHA Ergonomics: Identify Problems (53%) and OSHA Ergonomics: Solutions to Control Hazards (47%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free diagnostic for Ergonomics?
Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.
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