Question 1

With the use of the methods time measurement approach:

Accepted Answer

A)  stopwatches are needed to time the elements that go together to make a task. 
B)  there is a problem of biased judgment because performance ratings are needed to derive standards. 
C)  work must be broken down into micro-motions. 
D)  an analyst consults tables that contain the select times for a variety of work elements. 
A)  stopwatches are needed to time the elements that go together to make a task. 
B)  there is a problem of biased judgment because performance ratings are needed to derive standards. 
C)  work must be broken down into micro-motions. 
D)  an analyst consults tables that contain the select times for a variety of work elements.

Question 2

Table H.2
  
-Use the information in Table H.2. If the allowance for this task is 20 percent, what is the standard time for the entire task?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer than 20 seconds 
B)  greater than or equal to 20 seconds but fewer than 22 seconds 
C)  greater than or equal to 22 seconds but fewer than 24 seconds 
D)  greater than 24 seconds 
A)  fewer than 20 seconds 
B)  greater than or equal to 20 seconds but fewer than 22 seconds 
C)  greater than or equal to 22 seconds but fewer than 24 seconds 
D)  greater than 24 seconds

Question 3

A predetermined data approach to time standards can be completed only after actual production begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The key to creating a work standard is defining normal performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An analyst divides each work element into a series of micro-motions common to a variety of tasks when using the ________.

Accepted Answer

predetermi

Question 6

The method used most often for setting time standards for a job is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  elemental standard data approach. 
B)  time study method. 
C)  predetermined data approach. 
D)  work sampling method. 
A)  elemental standard data approach. 
B)  time study method. 
C)  predetermined data approach. 
D)  work sampling method.

Question 7

At a new watch assembly plant, a job is divided into three work elements. The element times for the first four cycles are recorded by the continuous method and are presented below along with a performance rating factor (RF) for each element.  
The standard time for this job, assuming that the allowance is 18 percent, is:

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer than or equal to 1.9 minutes. 
B)  greater than 1.9 minutes but fewer than or equal to 2.0 minutes. 
C)  greater than 2.0 minutes but fewer than or equal to 2.1 minutes. 
D)  greater than 2.1 minutes. 
A)  fewer than or equal to 1.9 minutes. 
B)  greater than 1.9 minutes but fewer than or equal to 2.0 minutes. 
C)  greater than 2.0 minutes but fewer than or equal to 2.1 minutes. 
D)  greater than 2.1 minutes.

Question 8

Which one of the following statements about work measurement methods is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  The two methods of using a stopwatch in time studies are historical and snap-back. 
B)  The time study method is usually used for less-repetitive work with no definite work cycle. 
C)  With the time study method, the analyst assigns a performance rating factor (RF) to the work's performance. A value of RF greater than 1 means the worker is slower than a standard worker. 
D)  The work sampling method needs many observations. 
A)  The two methods of using a stopwatch in time studies are historical and snap-back. 
B)  The time study method is usually used for less-repetitive work with no definite work cycle. 
C)  With the time study method, the analyst assigns a performance rating factor (RF) to the work's performance. A value of RF greater than 1 means the worker is slower than a standard worker. 
D)  The work sampling method needs many observations.

Question 9

Table H.3
A worker was observed for four cycles in a repetitive task. The observer recorded the following times, in seconds, using the continuous method. The ratings for each element and frequency it is performed are also indicated in the table. The allowance fraction is 20 percent.
  
-Use the information in Table H.3. What is the standard time for the complete cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer than 90 seconds 
B)  greater than or equal to 90 seconds but fewer than 97 seconds 
C)  greater than or equal to 97 seconds but fewer than 104 seconds 
D)  greater than or equal to 104 seconds 
A)  fewer than 90 seconds 
B)  greater than or equal to 90 seconds but fewer than 97 seconds 
C)  greater than or equal to 97 seconds but fewer than 104 seconds 
D)  greater than or equal to 104 seconds

Question 10

The predetermined data approach does not eliminate the need for time studies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Special training is required for observers using work sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When using work sampling, the times of day to collect data samples are selected at random over the length of the study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A work sampling method is used to determine the proportion of the time a worker is idle. The following information was gathered on a random basis.  
If the manager wants a 95 percent confidence level (z = 1.96) and a degree of precision of + 0.03, how many more observations are needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer than or equal to 600 
B)  greater than 600 but fewer than or equal to 800 
C)  greater than 800 but fewer than or equal to 1,000 
D)  greater than 1,000 
A)  fewer than or equal to 600 
B)  greater than 600 but fewer than or equal to 800 
C)  greater than 800 but fewer than or equal to 1,000 
D)  greater than 1,000

Question 14

With a time study approach, the:

Accepted Answer

A)  nature of the task can be different with each replication, and the standards will still be good. 
B)  skill of the observer is not very important. 
C)  sample size is a function of the desired precision of the time estimate. 
D)  sample size is typically larger than required for the work sampling approach. 
A)  nature of the task can be different with each replication, and the standards will still be good. 
B)  skill of the observer is not very important. 
C)  sample size is a function of the desired precision of the time estimate. 
D)  sample size is typically larger than required for the work sampling approach.

Question 15

The standard time for a work element is found by multiplying the select time by a performance rating factor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A larger sample size is required when the job being studied is shorter in average duration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most commonly used method for setting a time standard is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most commonly used method for setting...

Question 18

The methods time measurement system is a predetermined data system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why is a sampling schedule important in a work sampling study?

Accepted Answer

A sampling schedule should determine whe

Question 20

A time study is the method most often used for setting time standards for a job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Supplement H Measuring Output Rates

With the use of the methods time measurement approach:

Table H.2 -Use the information in Table H.2. If the allowance for this task is 20 percent, what is the standard time for the entire task?

A predetermined data approach to time standards can be completed only after actual production begins.

The key to creating a work standard is defining normal performance.

An analyst divides each work element into a series of micro-motions common to a variety of tasks when using the ________.

The method used most often for setting time standards for a job is the:

Which one of the following statements about work measurement methods is True?

The predetermined data approach does not eliminate the need for time studies.

Special training is required for observers using work sampling.

When using work sampling, the times of day to collect data samples are selected at random over the length of the study.

A work sampling method is used to determine the proportion of the time a worker is idle. The following information was gathered on a random basis. If the manager wants a 95 percent confidence level (z = 1.96) and a degree of precision of + 0.03, how many more observations are needed?

With a time study approach, the:

The standard time for a work element is found by multiplying the select time by a performance rating factor.

A larger sample size is required when the job being studied is shorter in average duration.

The most commonly used method for setting a time standard is called a(n) ________.

The methods time measurement system is a predetermined data system.

Why is a sampling schedule important in a work sampling study?

A time study is the method most often used for setting time standards for a job.

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