Succeeding in the World of Work

Chapter 11: Workplace Health and Safety

Interactive Practice Tests

1
Which branch of the federal government sets workplace safety standards?
A)IRS
B)FDA
C)OSHA
D)FIDC
2
What is sleep hygiene?
A)a physical or psychological need for a substance
B)keeping your room neat and tidy
C)the practice of following good sleep habits
D)brushing your teeth and washing your face before bed
3
What is the term for a physical or psychological need for a substance?
A)motivation
B)initiative
C)addiction
D)stress
4
My Pyramid can help you
A)find healthy restaurants.
B)eat less.
C)eat a balanced diet.
D)save money.
5
You can reap the benefits of exercise by exercising a minimum of
A)once a week for 30 minutes.
B)three times a week for 20 minutes.
C)five times a week for 20 minutes.
D)seven times a week for 10 minutes.
6
Stress becomes negative when your
A)heart rate accelerates.
B)body stays in an unnecessary state of alertness.
C)breathing becomes more rapid.
D)muscles tighten.
7
One of the most effective ways of dealing with stress is to
A)identify the source of the stress and address it directly.
B)eat a large meal after a difficult day.
C)work harder until you feel tired.
D)drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks before bed.
8
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
A)sets safety standards and inspects job sites.
B)makes recommendations about healthy diets.
C)helps prepare communities for tornadoes and hurricanes.
D)fines companies that do not recycle paper and other products.
9
Exercise can impact your career decision making process because
A)it helps you feel mentally alert.
B)the more you exercise, the less you need to sleep.
C)it prevents you from relaxing and letting your guard down.
D)it makes it more difficult to concentrate.
10
In order to practice good sleep hygiene you should
A)try and get 5-6 hours sleep each night.
B)use the weekends to catch up on sleep.
C)watch action movies before going to bed.
D)avoid caffeine-rich foods and drinks after noon each day.
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