Anthropometry and Measurement MCQ Quiz - 40 Questions
Instructions
Choose the best answer for each question. Answers are provided at the end.
1. Anthropometry is defined as: a) The study of human behavior b) A science of body measurements
and dimensions c) The study of human movement d) A method of fitness assessment
2. Anthropometric indicators in adults strongly predict: a) Athletic performance only b) Future ill
health, functional impairment, and mortality c) Career success d) Intelligence levels
3. How many types of anthropometric data are mentioned in the document? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
4. Structural anthropometric data refers to: a) Body dimension in static positions from anatomical
landmark to a fixed point in space b) Zones of body reach c) Mechanical loads during movement d)
Dynamic body measurements
5. Functional anthropometric data is related to: a) Static body positions b) Zones of body reach c)
Mechanical loads on body d) Body composition
6. Newtonian anthropometric data involves: a) Static measurements b) Body reach zones c) Analysis of
mechanical loads on body during movement d) Body proportions
7. Which values are chosen when designing doors and safety exits? a) Low values b) Average values
c) High values d) Median values
8. Which values are chosen when designing required forces to activate alarms? a) High values b)
Lower values c) Average values d) Maximum values
9. Why are average values not recommended for design? a) They are too expensive to implement b)
Few people fit average values c) They are difficult to calculate d) They change frequently
10. BMI stands for: a) Body Muscle Index b) Body Mass Index c) Body Measurement Index d) Basic Mass
Index
11. BMI is calculated as: a) Weight in kg divided by height in meters b) Height in meters divided by
weight in kg c) Body mass in kg divided by height in meters squared d) Height squared divided by weight
12. BMI has been criticized because it does not account for: a) Age differences b) Gender differences
c) Whether extra mass is muscle, bone, or fat d) Ethnic differences
13. BMI is inappropriate for athletes because: a) They are too tall b) They have large muscle mass from
strength training c) They are too young d) They have low body fat
14. What is the acceptable waist to hip ratio for men? a) 0.8 b) 0.9 c) 1.0 d) 1.1
15. What is the acceptable waist to hip ratio for females? a) 0.7 b) 0.8 c) 0.9 d) 1.0
16. Men tend to accumulate fat in which area? a) Hip area b) Abdominal area c) Thigh area d) Arm
area
17. How many dimensions is somatotyping based on? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5
18. The three dimensions of somatotyping are: a) Height, weight, and circumference b) Endomorphy,
mesomorphy, and ectomorphy c) Muscle, fat, and bone d) Upper, middle, and lower body
19. Each somatotype dimension is rated on a scale from: a) 1 to 5 b) 1 to 7 c) 1 to 10 d) 0 to 7
20. People with somatotype values greater than 7 are: a) Considered normal b) Outside standard
somato-chart c) Considered athletes d) Within average range
21. Endomorphy refers to: a) Muscularity b) Linearity c) Fatness d) Height
22. Mesomorphy refers to: a) Fatness b) Muscularity c) Linearity d) Bone density
23. Ectomorphy refers to: a) Fatness b) Muscularity c) Linearity d) Flexibility
24. A normal build somatotype approaches: a) 333 b) 444 c) 555 d) 777
25. Body dimensions of one population: a) Apply to all populations b) Do not apply to other
populations c) Are universal standards d) Are similar worldwide
26. Adult British population is described as: a) Relatively short compared to world population b)
Average compared to world population c) Relatively tall compared to world population d) Similar to
world population
27. What percentage of adult females are shorter than short adults? a) 3% b) 5% c) 7% d) 10%
28. What percentage of adult males are taller than tall persons? a) 3% b) 5% c) 7% d) 10%
29. Hand controls are appropriate for: a) Operations requiring more force b) Precision or high-speed
operations c) Emergency situations only d) Two-handed operations only
30. Foot controls (pedals) are appropriate for: a) Precision operations b) High-speed operations c)
Operations that require more force d) Emergency operations
31. How many pedals should be used per operator according to the document? a) One b) Two or
more should not be used c) Three maximum d) No limit specified
32. Anti-pronation features in running shoes are designed to: a) Improve speed b) Protect athlete
against injury during landing c) Increase comfort d) Reduce weight
33. In ski boots, the force needed to release the ski is determined by: a) Snow conditions b) Skiing
speed c) Body size d) Ski length
34. What percentage of the population has Morton's foot (long second toe)? a) 20% b) 25% c) 30%
d) 35%
35. Leg-length discrepancy is a risk factor for injuries in: a) Swimmers b) Distance runners c)
Weightlifters d) Cyclists
36. The longer leg in leg-length discrepancy has: a) Less pronated ankle b) More pronated ankle c)
Normal ankle position d) Supinated ankle
37. Ear holes in helmets for hang gliders allow pilots to: a) Hear better b) Sense air flow and speed of
movement c) Communicate with ground d) Reduce weight
38. Mouth guards in contact sports: a) Only protect teeth b) Only protect chin c) Protect teeth and
lower intracranial pressure from chin blows d) Are purely cosmetic
39. Olympic-level athletes tend to: a) Have similar body types b) Gravitate toward events for which they
are anthropometrically best suited c) Change sports frequently d) Have average body measurements
40. A relatively large leg length bestows an advantage in: a) Weightlifting b) Swimming c) High
hurdling d) Cycling
Answer Key
1. b) A science of body measurements and dimensions
2. b) Future ill health, functional impairment, and mortality
3. b) 3
4. a) Body dimension in static positions from anatomical landmark to a fixed point in space
5. b) Zones of body reach
6. c) Analysis of mechanical loads on body during movement
7. c) High values
8. b) Lower values
9. b) Few people fit average values
10. b) Body Mass Index
11. c) Body mass in kg divided by height in meters squared
12. c) Whether extra mass is muscle, bone, or fat
13. b) They have large muscle mass from strength training
14. b) 0.9
15. b) 0.8
16. b) Abdominal area
17. b) 3
18. b) Endomorphy, mesomorphy, and ectomorphy
19. b) 1 to 7
20. b) Outside standard somato-chart
21. c) Fatness
22. b) Muscularity
23. c) Linearity
24. b) 444
25. b) Do not apply to other populations
26. c) Relatively tall compared to world population
27. b) 5%
28. b) 5%
29. b) Precision or high-speed operations
30. c) Operations that require more force
31. b) Two or more should not be used
32. b) Protect athlete against injury during landing
33. c) Body size
34. c) 30%
35. b) Distance runners
36. b) More pronated ankle
37. b) Sense air flow and speed of movement
38. c) Protect teeth and lower intracranial pressure from chin blows
39. b) Gravitate toward events for which they are anthropometrically best suited
40. c) High hurdling
