Question 1

A larger sample size is required when the job being studied is more consistent in completion time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

confidence

Question 3

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 4

The work measurement technique that breaks down tasks into a series of generic micro-motions is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 6

What are the limitations of time studies?

Accepted Answer

Time standards should not be used to set

Question 7

To set a time standard for a machining operation, the least likely approach to be used is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The gentleman farmer recorded the time it took to feed and water his chickens and collect eggs each morning. He has done this several times, so he assigns himself a rating of 1.25. The allowance factor for this endeavor is 5%. What is the standard time for this job element?

Accepted Answer

A)  greater than or equal to 8.5 minutes 
B)  less than 8.5 minutes but greater than or equal to 8.0 minutes 
C)  less than 8.0 minutes but greater than or equal to 7.5 minutes 
D)  less than 7.5 minutes 
A)  greater than or equal to 8.5 minutes 
B)  less than 8.5 minutes but greater than or equal to 8.0 minutes 
C)  less than 8.0 minutes but greater than or equal to 7.5 minutes 
D)  less than 7.5 minutes

Question 9

The more frequently the activity occurs, the longer the time period should be when conducting a work sampling study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How can work standards be developed for higher level services and creative processes?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. For processes with a

Question 11

Which of the following is True regarding the MTM approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  A performance rating factor greater than 1.0 means the worker under observation is working slowly. 
B)  A frequency of less than 1.0 means that the job element is not performed during every cycle. 
C)  A performance rating factor less than 1.0 means the worker under observation is not producing output that has high quality. 
D)  A negative allowance time means that the worker under observation is taking excessive breaks. 
A)  A performance rating factor greater than 1.0 means the worker under observation is working slowly. 
B)  A frequency of less than 1.0 means that the job element is not performed during every cycle. 
C)  A performance rating factor less than 1.0 means the worker under observation is not producing output that has high quality. 
D)  A negative allowance time means that the worker under observation is taking excessive breaks.

Question 12

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 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If a worker spends 10 hours per day performing a task, and the allowance for this task is 19 percent, how many hours during the average day is the worker involved in nonproductive activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer than 1.75 
B)  greater than or equal to 1.75 hours but fewer than 5 hours 
C)  greater than or equal to 5.00 hours but fewer than 8.25 
D)  greater than or equal to 8.25 hours 
A)  fewer than 1.75 
B)  greater than or equal to 1.75 hours but fewer than 5 hours 
C)  greater than or equal to 5.00 hours but fewer than 8.25 
D)  greater than or equal to 8.25 hours

Question 15

Table H.1
A worker was observed for four cycles in a repetitive task that contains four distinct elements. The observer recorded the following items in seconds, using the snap-back method:
  
-The observer assigned a performance rating factor of 1.15 to the worker and the company employs an allowance factor of 20%. How many more observations must be made in order to develop an estimate of the select time for Element 4 that is within 5% with 95% accuracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  7

Question 16

A work standard is the time required for a trained worker to perform a task following a prescribed method with normal effort and skill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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" (ť) 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 18

The gentleman farmer recorded the time it took to feed and water his chickens and collect eggs each morning. He has done this several times, so he assigns himself a rating of 1.15. The allowance factor for this endeavor is 5%. What is the standard time for this job element?

Accepted Answer

A)  6.0 minutes 
B)  6.5 minutes 
C)  6.9 minutes 
D)  7.5 minutes 
A)  6.0 minutes 
B)  6.5 minutes 
C)  6.9 minutes 
D)  7.5 minutes

Question 19

An analyst using a time study approach:

Accepted Answer

A)  observes the worker at random times, categorizing what he or she is doing at that time. 
B)  must rate the performance of the worker on each element of the total task. 
C)  divides the total task into micro-motions such as "reach" and "grasp" and then times the worker on each one. 
D)  should use all observations in determining the standard, regardless of how irregular they might be, to be fair to the worker. 
A)  observes the worker at random times, categorizing what he or she is doing at that time. 
B)  must rate the performance of the worker on each element of the total task. 
C)  divides the total task into micro-motions such as "reach" and "grasp" and then times the worker on each one. 
D)  should use all observations in determining the standard, regardless of how irregular they might be, to be fair to the worker.

Question 20

What are the strengths and limitations of the time study method when compared to work sampling, and for which applications are each best suited?

Accepted Answer

Both are direct observation methods. How

Exam 25: Supplement H Measuring Output Rates

A larger sample size is required when the job being studied is more consistent in completion time.

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

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

The work measurement technique that breaks down tasks into a series of generic micro-motions is the:

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

What are the limitations of time studies?

To set a time standard for a machining operation, the least likely approach to be used is the:

The gentleman farmer recorded the time it took to feed and water his chickens and collect eggs each morning. He has done this several times, so he assigns himself a rating of 1.25. The allowance factor for this endeavor is 5%. What is the standard time for this job element?

The more frequently the activity occurs, the longer the time period should be when conducting a work sampling study.

How can work standards be developed for higher level services and creative processes?

Which of the following is True regarding the MTM approach?

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

If a worker spends 10 hours per day performing a task, and the allowance for this task is 19 percent, how many hours during the average day is the worker involved in nonproductive activities?

A work standard is the time required for a trained worker to perform a task following a prescribed method with normal effort and skill.

The gentleman farmer recorded the time it took to feed and water his chickens and collect eggs each morning. He has done this several times, so he assigns himself a rating of 1.15. The allowance factor for this endeavor is 5%. What is the standard time for this job element?

An analyst using a time study approach:

What are the strengths and limitations of the time study method when compared to work sampling, and for which applications are each best suited?

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