Grade 10 IT 402: Ultimate MCQ Bank for Unit 5 (Workplace Safety & Health)
🛡️ Grade 10 IT 402: Ultimate MCQ Bank for Unit 5 (Workplace Safety & Health)
Category: Class 10 IT 402 (Information Technology)
Unit: 5 - Workplace Safety and Health
Are you a Class 10 student preparing for your Information Technology (Code 402) board exams? If so, you know that Unit 5: Workplace Safety and Health is a crucial chapter. It’s not just about scoring marks; it’s about understanding the essential practices that keep work environments secure, from fire safety to ergonomic health.
To help you revise effectively, we have curated a comprehensive list of 50 Important Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based strictly on the syllabus. These questions cover everything from fire extinguisher types and emergency evacuations to computer ergonomics.
🚀 How to Use This Question Bank
Test Yourself: Try to answer the question before looking at the bolded answer.
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📝 Unit 5: Workplace Safety & Health - Practice Questions
Below is the complete list of shuffled MCQs designed to challenge your understanding and boost your confidence.
🖥️ Q1. To reduce the risk of visual problems, keep your computer monitor distance between ______ away from your face.
a) 70 to 80 inches
b) 120 to 140 inches
c) 50 to 70 inches
d) 18 to 24 inches
✅ Answer: d) 18 to 24 inches
🔥 Q2. Which of the following are Class C materials that generate heat?
a) Wood, cloth and paper
b) Liquid, grease and gas
c) Electrical materials and equipment
d) Magnesium, potassium and sodium
✅ Answer: c) Electrical materials and equipment
🏢 Q3. Who is responsible for creating a safe workplace in the organization?
a) Employees
b) Employers
c) Both a) and b)
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: c) Both a) and b)
⚠️ Q4. Which of the following are common types of accidents in organizations?
a) Trip and Fall
b) Slip and Fall
c) Accidents due to Moving Objects
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
📜 Q5. What is the purpose of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy of the government of India?
a) Preventing workplace accidents and injuries
b) Promoting employee health and well being
c) Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🦴 Q6. How to avoid Occupational overuse syndrome disorder?
a) Use appropriate posture
b) Keyboard and mouse should be kept at same level
c) Avoid gripping the mouse too tightly
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
⌨️ Q7. Which of the following hazards occur in the IT sector?
a) Biological
b) Chemical
c) Physical
d) Ergonomic
✅ Answer: d) Ergonomic
🧯 Q8. Which of the following fire extinguishers is suitable for liquid, grease and gas?
a) Dry chemical powder
b) Carbon dioxide or Mechanical foam
c) ABC dry powder
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🤕 Q9. What is an accident?
a) Planned event that causes harm
b) Event in the workplace
c) Situation where needs immediate action
d) Unforeseen, unmanaged, or unplanned incident that causes damage or injury
✅ Answer: d) Unforeseen, unmanaged, or unplanned incident that causes damage or injury
🧹 Q10. Which of the following initiatives employers have to take for making a safe and healthy environment in the workplace?
a) Workplaces must be cleaned in the morning and clean washroom facility
b) Proper clean and cool air at workplace is mandatory
c) Proper filtered water facility must be available
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🦠 Q11. Which of the following belong to biological hazard?
a) Blood and Body fluids
b) Mold and Fungi
c) Virus
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
👀 Q12. Computer Vision Syndrome is caused by:
a) Bright light
b) Glare and flickering images
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: c) Both a) and b)
⚗️ Q13. Which of the following fire extinguishers is suitable for magnesium, potassium and sodium?
a) Dry chemical powder
b) ABC dry powder
c) Water CO ₂
d) Both a) and b)
✅ Answer: d) Both a) and b)
👷 Q14. What is the responsibility of the Employee in a workplace regarding health and safety?
a) Take responsibility for their own health
b) Take responsibility for their own safety
c) Relying solely on the “Safety Office” or management
d) Both a) and b)
✅ Answer: d) Both a) and b)
🚨 Q15. Which of the following general emergency handling procedures you have to follow?
a) First Aid
b) Electrical Safety
c) Evacuation
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🪵 Q16. Which of the following are Class A materials that generate heat?
a) Wood, cloth and paper
b) Liquid, grease and gas
c) Electrical materials and equipment
d) Magnesium, potassium and sodium
✅ Answer: a) Wood, cloth and paper
💰 Q17. Every workplace illness, accident or dispute is a cost to:
a) Organization
b) Injured individuals
c) Injured individuals’ families
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
⚡ Q18. Which of the following fire extinguishers is suitable for electrical materials and equipment?
a) Dry chemical powder
b) Carbon dioxide
c) ABC dry powder
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🧘 Q19. How do you handle if you are feeling emotional or physical tension (Stress)?
a) Yoga
b) Natural remedies
c) Medications as prescribed by a medical provider
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🏃 Q20. Which of the following general evacuation policies you have to follow in an emergency?
a) Immediately moving towards the nearest emergency exit
b) Guide the people to the emergency exits
c) Assist the person with disability to move towards the emergency exit
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🔊 Q21. Radiations and Vibration comes under which hazard?
a) Physical Hazard
b) Chemical Hazard
c) Electrical hazard
d) Ergonomic Hazard
✅ Answer: a) Physical Hazard
📅 Q22. OH&S objectives and targets are reviewed:
a) Annually
b) Periodically
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: b) Periodically
🦶 Q23. Many times we are working on a computer for a long time, which may cause strain in leg and feet, how can we avoid this?
a) Use footrest for more support
b) There should be enough space for stretch your legs
c) Sit comfortably and keep your feet flat on the floor
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🩹 Q24. Which of the following is the most suitable situation for handling accidents in an organization?
a) Attend to the Injured Person Immediately
b) Inform your Supervisor
c) Assist your Supervisor
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
📄 Q25. Which of the following fire extinguishers is suitable for wood, cloth and paper?
a) Water CO ₂
b) Mechanical foam
c) ABC dry powder
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🚑 Q26. Which of the following rescue techniques are used in an accident?
a) Never rush into an accident situation
b) Call 108 as soon as possible
c) Approach the accident place cautiously
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
👮 Q27. Every organization has a separate security department, this department is responsible for various security such as:
a) Personal Safety
b) Computer System Safety
c) Electrical Safety and Transport Safety
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🚫 Q28. Which of the following fire prevention methods we have to follow in a workplace?
a) All employees must know where the fire extinguishers are located
b) Fire extinguishers and First Aid station should be clearly marked with sign
c) Never block access to Exits, fire extinguishers, electric switches and panels
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🚧 Q29. What is the most common definition of hazard?
a) A danger or risk
b) Anything that cause injury, illness or damage to people
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: c) Both a) and b)
🖥️ Q30. Which of the following is a safe method for using a computer monitor?
a) Use LED monitor with legible size and width
b) Adequate space between the characters and lines
c) Screen should be stable and no flickering
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🆘 Q31. ______ is an extremely serious or urgent circumstance that requires urgent attention and action.
a) Emergency
b) Non-Urgent
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: a) Emergency
🤧 Q32. Which of the following health hazards in the workplace have the potential to harm employee health?
a) Viruses in the workplace, such as flu or common colds
b) Noisy machine could damage the sense of hearing of the workers
c) Bright lights and toxic fumes and vapor could damage the eyes and nose
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
👟 Q33. How you will avoid falls and slips in the workplace?
a) Arrange all the things properly
b) Keep floors clean and dry
c) Install proper lights
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🛢️ Q34. Which of the following are Class B materials that generate heat?
a) Wood, cloth and paper
b) Liquid, grease and gas
c) Electrical materials and equipment
d) Magnesium, potassium and sodium
✅ Answer: b) Liquid, grease and gas
🛡️ Q35. A health, safety and security policy is a statement written by an employer for the protection of:
a) Employees
b) To the public
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: c) Both a) and b)
🚪 Q36. Which strategy promotes a safe and healthy work environment?
a) Keeping emergency exits clear
b) Leaving cables loose on the floor
c) Ignoring safety warnings
d) Using unapproved software
✅ Answer: a) Keeping emergency exits clear
👓 Q37. How you will reduce the risks of visual problems?
a) Adjust the brightness of computer
b) Reposition the screen to avoid glare from lights
c) Keep a proper vision distance from computer
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🧪 Q38. Which of the following are Class D materials that generate heat?
a) Wood, cloth and paper
b) Liquid, grease and gas
c) Electrical materials and equipment
d) Magnesium, potassium and sodium
✅ Answer: d) Magnesium, potassium and sodium
🧘 Q39. What is one way to mitigate hazards associated with prolonged computer use?
a) Increasing screen brightness
b) Stretching at regular intervals or doing simple yoga
c) Using a smaller screen
d) Sitting in a fixed position
✅ Answer: b) Stretching at regular intervals or doing simple yoga
⚡ Q40. Which of the following cautions you have to take while working on the computer?
a) Use surge protector when you plug your system in
b) Battery backup system is the best way to protect against a power outage
c) Remove rings, watches and necklaces while working on the computer
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
📜 Q41. Which of the following is the most suitable way for handling accidents and emergencies in a workplace?
a) Follow the organization guideline and policies of accident and emergency
b) Ignore the accident if it is minor
c) Try to resolve the problem without following organization guidelines
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: a) Follow the organization guideline and policies of accident and emergency
✅ Q42. Which of the following practices should be used in the workplace to free from hazards and risk?
a) Proper safety guidelines must be prepared by the employer
b) Employee should strictly follow the guideline
c) The safety procedures must be practiced by employees
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
😫 Q43. Headaches may occur due to:
a) Muscle tension
b) Pain in the neck
c) Strain on the eyes or vision problem
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🔊 Q44. What do you mean by Physical Hazard in the workplace?
a) Slippery floors
b) Extreme temperature
c) Excessive noise or working with machines
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🔥 Q45. Which of the following is an example of an emergency?
a) An unexpected situation that calls for immediate action
b) A fire break out in an organization
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: c) Both a) and b)
🤝 Q46. What are the reasons for Health, Safety and Security policies in the workplace?
a) It shows the company commitment for their employees regarding health and safety
b) The company is not only making profits but company is taking care of the stakeholders
c) Injuries and illness of the employees is prevented through such policy
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
💻 Q47. Laptops force you to compromise between screen height and keyboard height. How you will overcome this problem?
a) You will use external keyboard and mouse along with laptop stand for long time
b) You may use desktop that is set up ergonomically correct for long time
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: c) Both a) and b)
🇮🇳 Q48. OH&S government of India focus on which of the following measures in an IT company?
a) Boosting profits
b) Preventing accidents
c) Enhancing social activities
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: b) Preventing accidents
⚖️ Q49. The government has a specific section mentioned in their company laws regarding healthy, safety and security policy, which state that:
a) The employer or company should follow the government health, safety and security policy
b) Company or employer should have their own health, safety and security policy for the employee
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
✅ Answer: c) Both a) and b)
⚠️ Q50. Which of the following are the main types of hazards in a workplace?
a) Electrical hazards
b) Combustible materials
c) Flammable materials
d) All of the above
✅ Answer: d) All of the above
🌟 Conclusion
Mastering Workplace Safety and Health is essential not just for your IT 402 exam but for your future professional life. We hope this collection of 50 MCQs helps you ace your preparation.
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