Walters & Williams,a Consulting Firm,equips All of Its Employees with Laptop

question 104

Multiple Choice

Walters & Williams,a consulting firm,equips all of its employees with laptop computers,which they use at their desks and carry to client meetings.What ergonomic challenge may result from employees using these devices throughout the day?

• A) shoulder strain from carrying them around
• B) pain from the tactile feedback of pressing keys
• C) fatigue from taking frequent breaks to move around
• D) physical strain to wrists from improper positioning for typing
• E) distraction from paying attention to posture

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