Here is the complete set of 30 pyq MCQs , with the correct answers cleanly compiled into a master answer key at the bottom.
🏢 Topic 1: Workplace Safety and Hazards
1. Which of the following is considered a primary rule for handling a workplace accident? (CBSE 2020)
A) Ignore it if it’s minor
B) Evacuate immediately without helping others
C) Provide immediate first aid and report it to a supervisor
D) Call the media
2.An unexpected, unplanned event that may result in injury or property damage is known as a/an ________. (CBSE 2022)
A) Hazard
B) Accident
C) Evacuation
D) Risk
3. Which type of workplace hazard involves exposed electrical wiring, overloaded sockets, or faulty equipment? (CBSE Sample Paper 2021)
A) Physical hazard
B) Ergonomic hazard
C) Electrical hazard
D) Biological hazard
4. Tripping over loose computer cords or slipping on a wet floor is categorized as a ________. (CBSE 2023)
A) Chemical hazard
B) Physical hazard
C) Biological hazard
D) Ergonomic hazard
5. What should be done to prevent tripping hazards in a computer lab? (CBSE Sample Paper 2023)
A) Keep cables lying loosely across the walkways
B) Keep walkways clear and bundle cables using cable ties
C) Cover cables with heavy rugs
D) Switch off the lights
6. Which type of fire extinguisher is specifically recommended for electrical fires in an IT lab? (CBSE 2019)
A) Water extinguisher
B) Carbon Dioxide (CO2) or Dry Powder extinguisher
C) Foam extinguisher
D) None of the above
7. Regular safety mock drills, like fire evacuation drills, should be conducted at least: (CBSE Sample Paper 2020)
A) Once in 5 years
B) Periodically (e.g., every 6 months to a year)
C) Only when an actual fire occurs
D) Never
8. What is the process of safely emptying a building or workplace during a fire or earthquake called? (CBSE 2024)
A) Relocation
B) Dismissal
C) Evacuation
D) Intervention
9. A dedicated space or map indicating the safe zone where employees gather outside a building during an emergency evacuation is called an ________. (CBSE Sample Paper 2022)
A) Exit point
B) Assembly Point
C) Emergency bay
D) Safe room
10. Which sign should always be brightly lit and unblocked in any working environment? (CBSE 2021)
A) Parking sign
B) Emergency Exit sign
C) Cafeteria sign
D) Restricted area sign
🪑 Topic 2: Ergonomics and Computer Lab Health
11. The study of designing the workplace, equipment, and tools to fit the user’s body movements and posture is called ________. (CBSE 2020)
A) Economics
B) Ergonomics
C) Ecology
D) Physiology
12. Sustained poor posture while typing on a keyboard can lead to a condition known as RSI. What does RSI stand for? (CBSE 2023)
A) Repeated Strain Infection
B) Repetitive Strain Injury
C) Rapid Spinal Illness
D) Regular Structural Injury
13. What is the ideal positioning of a computer monitor to prevent neck and eye strain? (CBSE Sample Paper 2021)
A) At or slightly below eye level, about an arm’s length away
B) High above the head level
C) Directly on the floor
D) Tilted completely horizontal
14. To prevent eye strain while working on a computer for long hours, you should follow the 20-20-20 rule. This means looking at something 20 feet away for ________ seconds every 20 minutes. (CBSE 2024)
A) 5 seconds
B) 10 seconds
C) 20 seconds
D) 60 seconds
15. What type of chair is recommended for an IT professional or data entry operator? (CBSE Sample Paper 2024)
A) A rigid wooden stool
B) An adjustable ergonomic chair with proper lower back (lumbar) support
C) A folding plastic chair
D) A soft bean bag
16. Which of the following helps reduce glare on a computer monitor screen? (CBSE 2022)
A) Increasing room lighting excessively
B) Using anti-glare screen filters or positioning the screen away from direct windows
C) Keeping the monitor dirty
D) Using a high-gloss reflective screen protector
17. While typing on a keyboard, your wrists should be: (CBSE Sample Paper 2022)
A) Bent deeply downwards
B) Bent sharply upwards
C) Kept in a straight, neutral position level with the keyboard
D) Resting heavily on hard desk edges
18. What is the primary cause of computer vision syndrome (CVS) in the workplace? (CBSE 2021)
A) Prolonged staring at computer screens without blinking or taking breaks
B) Improper screen brightness and contrast
C) Reflections and glare on the screen
D) All of the above
🛡️ Topic 3: Workplace Security, Hygiene, and Health
19. Which of the following is essential to maintain cleanliness and prevent the spread of biological hazards like viruses in an office environment? (CBSE Sample Paper 2021)
A) Using carpets everywhere
B) Regular sanitization of shared workspaces, keyboards, and mice
C) Keeping windows sealed permanently
D) Eating lunch directly over the keyboard
20. A workplace emergency can be defined as: (CBSE 2020)
A) Any situation that disrupts routine work but poses no harm
B) An unforeseen situation that threatens employees, disrupts operations, or causes physical damage
C) A planned team meeting
D) A holiday announcement
21. What is the primary purpose of installing CCTV cameras and access-control entry cards at a company’s office? (CBSE 2023)
A) To track employee lunch timings
B) To ensure physical workplace security and prevent unauthorized access
C) To speed up internet connections
D) To decorate the entry gates
22. When an employee feels excessively stressed out due to long working hours, strict deadlines, and poor work-life balance, it falls under which type of health issue? (CBSE Sample Paper 2023)
A) Mental or Psychological health issue
B) Electrical health issue
C) Ergonomic injury
D) Chemical poisoning
23. Which of the following is considered a component of a healthy lifestyle for an IT worker? (CBSE 2022)
A) Eating fast food at the desk to save time
B) Sleeping 3 to 4 hours a night
C) Taking short stretching breaks, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in physical exercise
D) Staring at a mobile screen immediately after a long laptop session
24. Who is responsible for ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at a workplace? (CBSE Sample Paper 2020)
A) Only the cleaning staff
B) Only the manager
C) Only the security guard
D) Both the employer and the employees collectively
25.If a chemical or liquid cleaner spills in the computer lab, what is the best immediate action? (CBSE 2019)
A) Ignore it and walk away
B) Try to wipe it with bare hands
C) Report it to the maintenance staff immediately and warn others to stay away
D) Pour water on it
26. Which of the following can help reduce stress levels among employees in an organization? (CBSE Sample Paper 2022)
A) Assigning sudden unmanageable workloads
B) Encouraging open communication, proper break times, and recreational activities
C) Cancelling all paid leaves
D) Creating a highly competitive, hostile environment
27. The first basic care provided to an injured or sick person before professional medical help arrives is known as ________. (CBSE 2024)
A) Ultimate aid
B) Secondary treatment
C) First Aid
D) Intensive care
28. What should a comprehensive workplace “First Aid Box” ideally contain? (CBSE Sample Paper 2024)
A) High-dose prescription medicines
B) Bandages, antiseptic solution, cotton, burn ointments, and medical tape
C) Office stationery items
D) Repair tools like screwdrivers and hammers
29.To prevent heavy bacterial growth on a computer workstation, users are strictly advised against: (CBSE 2023)
A) Shutting down the machine at night
B) Eating or drinking liquids right over the keyboard and desk
C) Updating the operating system
D) Using a mouse pad
30. Which of the following practices ensures good ventilation in a large server room or IT lab? (CBSE Sample Paper 2021)
A) Blocking all exhaust fans to keep out dust
B) Maintaining a functional HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system
C) Packing maximum computers without any spacing
D) Turning off the fans completely during summers
🔑 Master Answer Key
- 1 – C
- 2 – B
- 3 – C
- 4 – B
- 5 – B
- 6 – B
- 7 – B
- 8 – C
- 9 – B
- 10 – B
- 11 – B
- 12 – B
- 13 – A
- 14 – C
- 15 – B
- 16 – B
- 17 – C
- 18 – D
- 19 – B
- 20 – B
- 21 – B
- 22 – A
- 23 – C
- 24 – D
- 25 – C
- 26 – B
- 27 – C
- 28 – B
- 29 – B
- 30 – B