In the past, construction workers who installed steel rods in the floors of large buildings had been spending most of their work days awkwardly bent over.To avoid injuries and to minimize fatigue, machines were designed that allowed workers to do the job while standing upright.Through testing, it was found that the construction workers were able to use the newer machines faster, and they spent less time in backbreaking positions.Thus, more effective and healthier construction approaches were devised through

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The testing referred to in the passage is related to the effectiveness and usability of the machines designed to make the work of construction workers easier and healthier. Therefore, the best choice is usability testing, which focuses on assessing how well a product or service can be used by its intended users. The other choices, pragmatic testing, operational acquisition, and humanistic assessments, do not directly relate to the context described in the passage.

In the Past, Construction Workers Who Installed Steel Rods in the Floors