Which of the Following Is an Objective of Ergonomics

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an objective of ergonomics

• A) To increase the cost of doing a job while reducing fatigue
• B) To reduce energy requirements while increasing accuracy
• C) To increase the possibility of human errors while decreasing the cost of training
• D) To reduce the flexibility in an operation while increasing speed

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