Question 1

______ is the use of tools and processes to protect organizational computer systems and networks.

Accepted Answer

The definition given fits the term "Cybersecurity," as it refers to protecting computer systems and networks. Ergonomics relates to the study of work efficiency and comfort. Workplace safety pertains to preventing physical harm to employees. Workplace security refers to measures taken to ensure the security of a workplace, which may or may not include cybersecurity measures.

Question 2

Erika has found that getting up early enough to have a real breakfast,instead of grabbing something from the vending machine at work,has made her more productive and less stressed.Erika is managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Erika is managing stress through nutrition by making sure she has a proper breakfast instead of relying on unhealthy options from a vending machine.

Question 3

Recent research has found that ______ hours of sleep a night is the best amount of sleep to function the next day.

Accepted Answer

According to the statement, recent research has found that 7 hours of sleep a night is the best amount of sleep to function the next day.

Question 4

Ann feels stress before she makes presentations in meetings.To help her minimize stress,she pauses outside the meeting and takes five slow deep breaths through her nose.She holds each breath for about 5 seconds and then lets it out slowly.Then she heads into her meeting.Ann is managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Ann is using a relaxation technique of deep breathing to manage her stress before the presentation.

Question 5

Wynona has 3 hours left to turn in her project but feels like she needs 4 hours.To keep her stress level manageable,she keeps telling herself "I can meet the deadline.I can meet the deadline." Wynona is managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Wynona is managing her stress through positive thinking by repeating to herself that she can meet the deadline. This helps to keep her stress level manageable. Time management, relaxation, and exercise are all useful strategies for managing stress, but they are not the specific strategy being used in this scenario.

Question 6

Bullying behaviors have been found to be four times more common than______.

Accepted Answer

According to research, bullying behaviors are four times more common than sexual harassment.

Question 7

Some of the issues companies face today with ______ are in the form of both Internet/intranet and mobile systems security.

Accepted Answer

The mention of Internet/intranet and mobile systems security points towards cybersecurity being the issue companies face today. Workplace security and workplace safety may also be concerns, but they are not directly mentioned in relation to internet/intranet and mobile systems security. Ergonomics is not related to this topic at all.

Question 8

Miguel found that his workload was causing him significant stress.To help him get organized,he blocked out time in his calendar each day to deal with his e-mail.Miguel is managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Miguel is using time management to address his feelings of stress by dedicating specific times in his schedule to deal with his e-mail. Relaxation, nutrition, and exercise can be other effective strategies for managing stress, but they are not demonstrated in this scenario.

Question 9

The highest priority in emergency response plans should be to ______.

Accepted Answer

The highest priority in emergency response plans should always be to protect human life. Physical assets and restoring programs can come at a later time, but ensuring the safety of individuals should come first. Protecting the environment is also important, but should come after ensuring the safety and well-being of humans.

Question 10

Human resources management is especially concerned with ______ penetrating company computer systems that have sensitive employee information on them.

Accepted Answer

Human resources management is specifically concerned with outsiders who may try to penetrate company computer systems that have sensitive employee information on them. This is because outsiders may not have access to the company's physical premises or systems and may try to obtain sensitive information through hacking or other means. Internals may have access to this information already, and their access can be monitored and controlled by the company's IT and HR departments. Type As and loafers are not relevant to this concern.

Question 11

Organizations should establish ______ plans with the overall objective being to respond to an emergency and manage the process of restoring the organization.

Accepted Answer

The question is asking for the type of plan that should be established to respond to an emergency and manage the restoration process. Option D, Emergency Response, is the best choice as it directly addresses the question's objective. Option A, health and safety, may be a component of an emergency response plan, but it is not enough to address the overall objective. Option B, affordable care, and option C, de-stressing, are both unrelated to the question's objective.

Question 12

When Kelsey starts to feel overwhelmed by everything she has to do,she tends to hunch her shoulders.When she realizes she is doing this,she works on letting go of all the tension in her body going from head to toe.Kelsey is managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Kelsey is managing her stress through relaxation techniques, specifically by releasing tension in her body from head to toe.

Question 13

Organizations around the world are establishing ______ systems to be used in the case of a company emergency of any type,including a violent individual or group on organization property.

Accepted Answer

Security alert systems are designed to quickly notify employees and security personnel in the event of a perceived threat. This allows for a rapid response to potential emergencies, including those involving violent individuals or groups on organization property. Violence prevention, structure, and stressor prevention may be components of these alert systems, but the primary focus is on security alerts.

Question 14

When Jenna feels stress coming on during the workday,she takes a break to picture herself walking along a beach.In other words,Jenna uses ______ to relax on the job.

Accepted Answer

Jenna uses visualization, which is a form of meditation, to relax during the workday.

Question 15

The use of an anger journal helps in the control of anger by promoting ______.

Accepted Answer

An anger journal promotes self-awareness, which is an important first step in managing anger. It allows individuals to identify triggers and patterns associated with their anger, leading to effective strategies for coping with anger. It does not necessarily involve airing out the issue with the opponent or keeping quiet. While analyzing the events leading up to the conflict may be helpful, it is not the primary purpose of an anger journal.

Question 16

Workplace violence is rarely spontaneous; it is more commonly passive-aggressive behavior in rising steps,related to a(n)______ conflict.

Accepted Answer

Workplace violence usually stems from unresolved conflicts, which escalate over time and can eventually lead to aggressive behavior. Resolved conflicts are unlikely to result in violence, and decreased conflicts have already been dealt with, reducing the likelihood of violence. Non conflicts would not be a relevant factor in workplace violence.

Question 17

Mengya and Kayla make sure they get away from the office together at least once a week for lunch.The time away provides them both with the opportunity to vent their frustrations with work to one another.Mengya and Kayla are managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Mengya and Kayla are utilizing each other as a support network to manage their stress. By discussing their frustrations with work during lunch, they are able to cope with their stressors in a healthy way. Time management, relaxation, and nutrition are not specifically mentioned as methods for managing stress in this scenario.

Question 18

______ is the management of personnel,equipment,and facilities in order to protect them.

Accepted Answer

Workplace security is the management of personnel, equipment, and facilities in order to protect them from threats such as theft, vandalism, sabotage, and violence. It involves creating policies and procedures, training employees, installing security systems, and conducting regular assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks. Workplace safety, on the other hand, focuses on preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace, while cybersecurity pertains to the protection of digital information and systems. Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and workspaces to optimize human performance and reduce discomfort and injury.

Question 19

When he feels stressed at work,Joseph closes his office door and practices meditation.Joseph is managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Joseph is managing stress through relaxation by practicing meditation when he feels stressed at work.

Question 20

After a long week at work,Jennifer enjoys unwinding by playing golf with her friends.Jennifer is managing stress through ______.

Accepted Answer

Jennifer is using relaxation techniques by playing golf with her friends to manage her stress.

Quiz 14: Workplace Safety, Health, and Security