Question 1

Timing the work elements using the snap-back method requires:

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A) the worker to perform each job element as quickly as possible. 
B) a larger sample size than using the continuous method. 
C) the use of two stopwatches. 
D) a smaller sample size than using the continuous method. 
A) the worker to perform each job element as quickly as possible. 
B) a larger sample size than using the continuous method. 
C) the use of two stopwatches. 
D) a smaller sample size than using the continuous method.

Question 2

Why would the elemental standard data approach be used instead of a work sampling study when developing a time standard?

Accepted Answer

If a plant requires thousands of work st

Question 3

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 select time for work element 2?

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A) fewer than 17 seconds 
B) greater than or equal to 17 seconds but fewer than 22 seconds 
C) greater than or equal to 22 seconds but fewer than or equal to 27 seconds 
D) greater than or equal to 27 seconds 
A) fewer than 17 seconds 
B) greater than or equal to 17 seconds but fewer than 22 seconds 
C) greater than or equal to 22 seconds but fewer than or equal to 27 seconds 
D) greater than or equal to 27 seconds

Question 4

Which one of the following statements about work measurement is TRUE?

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A) Work sampling is a technique to determine the proportion of time spent on different activities. 
B) In determining the normal time for the cycle,using a rating factor less than one (1.0)will increase the total time allowed for a job to be performed,relative to the select time. 
C) Machine standards are more difficult to develop than labor standards. 
D) The time study method is most appropriate for non-repetitive jobs in which the nature of the task differs each time. 
A) Work sampling is a technique to determine the proportion of time spent on different activities. 
B) In determining the normal time for the cycle,using a rating factor less than one (1.0)will increase the total time allowed for a job to be performed,relative to the select time. 
C) Machine standards are more difficult to develop than labor standards. 
D) The time study method is most appropriate for non-repetitive jobs in which the nature of the task differs each time.

Question 5

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 work element 1?

Accepted Answer

A) fewer than 18 seconds 
B) greater than or equal to 18 seconds but fewer than 20 seconds 
C) greater than or equal to 20 seconds but fewer than 22 seconds 
D) greater than or equal to 22 seconds 
A) fewer than 18 seconds 
B) greater than or equal to 18 seconds but fewer than 20 seconds 
C) greater than or equal to 20 seconds but fewer than 22 seconds 
D) greater than or equal to 22 seconds

Question 6

A worker was observed for four cycles of a repetitive task.The observer used the continuous method for recording the times.The continuous times (in seconds)for each element are:   Which one of the following are the "select times" (   )for each element? The first number is the select time for the first element,the second number is the select time for the second element,and so on.

Accepted Answer

A) 19.5,23,25,30 
B) 1.5,3.5,5,2 
C) 2,3,2,5 
D) 1.5,3.5,2,5 
A) 19.5,23,25,30 
B) 1.5,3.5,5,2 
C) 2,3,2,5 
D) 1.5,3.5,2,5

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The sample size needed for a time study will increase as ________ and/or ________ increase.

Accepted Answer

confidence

Question 9

Perform a time study on yourself as you answer this question.Explicitly record your data,determine how long it will take to complete this exam and comment on the accuracy of your estimate.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary,but the stud

Question 10

Which one of the following statements about the time study method is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is most appropriate for "thinking" jobs such as an automobile mechanic's diagnosis of a problem. 
B) It is used most often for setting time standards. 
C) Using the time study method technique,time standards can be set for new jobs before production begins. 
D) Performance ratings are not needed in the derivation of time standards. 
A) It is most appropriate for "thinking" jobs such as an automobile mechanic's diagnosis of a problem. 
B) It is used most often for setting time standards. 
C) Using the time study method technique,time standards can be set for new jobs before production begins. 
D) Performance ratings are not needed in the derivation of time standards.

Question 11

The select time is the average observed time based only on representative times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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 13

A major disadvantage of the work sampling method of work measurement is that:

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A) observers must be specially trained. 
B) only one study can be conducted at a time. 
C) it can be used only in hospital settings. 
D) a large number of observations are often required. 
A) observers must be specially trained. 
B) only one study can be conducted at a time. 
C) it can be used only in hospital settings. 
D) a large number of observations are often required.

Question 14

The process of creating labor standards based on the judgment of skilled observers is ________.

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The answer of The process of creating labor standards based...

Question 15

An observer has recorded the following select (   )for a five-part task and has applied a rating factor (RF)to each.The times are in seconds.If there is a 15 percent allowance for "nonproductive" activities,compute the standard time for the total task.   The standard time for the task is:

Accepted Answer

A) fewer than or equal to 21 seconds. 
B) greater than 21 seconds but fewer than or equal to 23 seconds. 
C) greater than 23 seconds but fewer than or equal to 25 seconds. 
D) greater than 25 seconds. 
A) fewer than or equal to 21 seconds. 
B) greater than 21 seconds but fewer than or equal to 23 seconds. 
C) greater than 23 seconds but fewer than or equal to 25 seconds. 
D) greater than 25 seconds.

Question 16

A pilot work study has been conducted on a new operation with four work elements.The following times,in seconds,were obtained using the continuous method.   a.What is the normal time for this operation?
b.If an allowance of 20 percent is used,what is the standard time for this task?
c.What sample size is appropriate for estimating the time for element 3 within + 3 percent of the true mean time with 95 percent confidence (z = 1.96)?

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& a.Normal time = 34.

Question 17

A work study has been conducted on a new operation with three work elements.The following times,in minutes,were obtained using the continuous method.   a.What is the normal time for this operation?
b.If an allowance of 20 percent is used,what is the standard time for this task?

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& a.Normal time = 46.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

A(n)________ is the time required for a trained worker to perform a task following a prescribed method with normal effort and skill.

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The answer of A(n)________ is the time required for a...

Exam 24: Measuring Output Rates

Timing the work elements using the snap-back method requires:

Why would the elemental standard data approach be used instead of a work sampling study when developing a time standard?

Which one of the following statements about work measurement is TRUE?

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

The sample size needed for a time study will increase as ________ and/or ________ increase.

Perform a time study on yourself as you answer this question.Explicitly record your data,determine how long it will take to complete this exam and comment on the accuracy of your estimate.

Which one of the following statements about the time study method is TRUE?

The select time is the average observed time based only on representative times.

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

A major disadvantage of the work sampling method of work measurement is that:

The process of creating labor standards based on the judgment of skilled observers is ________.

An observer has recorded the following select ( )for a five-part task and has applied a rating factor (RF)to each.The times are in seconds.If there is a 15 percent allowance for "nonproductive" activities,compute the standard time for the total task. The standard time for the task is:

A work study has been conducted on a new operation with three work elements.The following times,in minutes,were obtained using the continuous method. a.What is the normal time for this operation? b.If an allowance of 20 percent is used,what is the standard time for this task?

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?

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

A(n)________ is the time required for a trained worker to perform a task following a prescribed method with normal effort and skill.

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