Question 1

Which sample proportion will require the largest number of work sampling observations?

Accepted Answer

A)  .05 
B)  .25 
C)  .50 
D)  .75 
E)  .95 
A)  .05 
B)  .25 
C)  .50 
D)  .75 
E)  .95 C

Question 2

Given the following work sampling data, based upon 100 random observations of a particular worker: $$\begin{array} { l c } 
\text { Activity } & \text { Times Observed } \
\hline \text { A } & 20 \
\text { B } & 50 \
\text { C } & 10 \
\text { Others } & 20
\end{array}$$ For a confidence level of 95.44 percent and a maximum error of .04, what should be the sample size for estimating the proportion of time spent performing activity A?

Accepted Answer

400

Question 3

A methods and measurement analyst wants to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one worker perform the task six times with an average observed time of 20 seconds and a standard deviation of two seconds. What is the standard time for this task if the employee worked at a 20 percent faster pace than average, and an allowance of 25 percent of the workday is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 seconds 
B)  25 seconds 
C)  26.7 seconds 
D)  30 seconds 
E)  32 seconds 
A)  20 seconds 
B)  25 seconds 
C)  26.7 seconds 
D)  30 seconds 
E)  32 seconds E

Question 4

Methods analysis is particularly valuable when it is used on jobs that:
(I) are high in labor content.
(II) are done frequently.
(III) involve a high degree of automation and mechanization.
(IV) are unsafe, tiring, unpleasant, and/or noisy.

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, III, and IV 
B)  I, II, and IV only 
C)  II and III only 
D)  II and IV only 
E)  I and III only 
A)  I, II, III, and IV 
B)  I, II, and IV only 
C)  II and III only 
D)  II and IV only 
E)  I and III only

Question 5

Process chart symbols do not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  delay. 
B)  inspection. 
C)  operation. 
D)  rejection. 
E)  storage. 
A)  delay. 
B)  inspection. 
C)  operation. 
D)  rejection. 
E)  storage.

Question 6

Which is not a requirement for an effective self-directed team?

Accepted Answer

A)  talent and skills to meet goals 
B)  one or more members representing supervision 
C)  a system of reinforcement and celebration 
D)  clearly stated and commonly held vision and goals 
E)  effective and skilled interpersonal relations 
A)  talent and skills to meet goals 
B)  one or more members representing supervision 
C)  a system of reinforcement and celebration 
D)  clearly stated and commonly held vision and goals 
E)  effective and skilled interpersonal relations

Question 7

The owner of Kat Motel wants to develop a time standard for the task of cleaning a cat cage. In a preliminary study, she observed one of her workers perform this task six times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r r } 
\text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \
\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 99 & 87 & 90 & 81 & 93 & 90
\end{array}$$ How many observations should be made if she wants to be 95.44 percent confident that the maximum error in the observed time is two seconds? Assume that the standard deviation of the task time is six seconds.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  30 
D)  36 
E)  49 
A)  5 
B)  6 
C)  30 
D)  36 
E)  49

Question 8

A methods and measurements analyst for Timepiece, Inc., needs to develop a time standard for the task of attaching a watch to a wristband. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } 
\text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \
\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13
\end{array}$$ What is the normal time for this task if the employee worked at a 20 percent faster pace than average?

Accepted Answer

A)  16.7 seconds 
B)  20 seconds 
C)  24 seconds 
D)  25 seconds 
E)  100 seconds 
A)  16.7 seconds 
B)  20 seconds 
C)  24 seconds 
D)  25 seconds 
E)  100 seconds

Question 9

Given the following work sampling data, based upon 100 random observations of a particular worker: $$\begin{array} { l c } 
\text { Activity } & \text { Times Observed } \
\hline \text { A } & 20 \
\text { B } & 50 \
\text { C } & 10 \
\text { Others } & 20
\end{array}$$ What is the estimated proportion of time this worker spends on activities B and C?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given the following work sampling data, based...

Question 10

Measured day work refers to an output-based system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Methods analysis cannot be done for new jobs (ones that do not yet exist) since it requires observation of the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A methods and measurements analyst for Timepiece, Inc., needs to develop a time standard for the task of attaching a watch to a wristband. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r } 
\text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \
\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 27 & 19 & 20 & 21 & 13
\end{array}$$ What is the standard time for this task if the employee worked at a 20 percent faster pace than average, and an allowance of 20s percent of job time is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.5 seconds 
B)  5 seconds 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  28.8 seconds 
E)  100 seconds 
A)  4.5 seconds 
B)  5 seconds 
C)  20 seconds 
D)  28.8 seconds 
E)  100 seconds

Question 13

Many lower-level jobs are monotonous and boring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The owner of Touchdown Sports Bar wants to develop a time standard for the task of mixing a specialty cocktail. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his bartenders perform this task seven times with an average of 90 seconds and a standard deviation of five seconds. How many observations should be made if he wants to be 95.44 percent confident that the maximum error in the observed time is one second?

Accepted Answer

A)  64 
B)  86 
C)  100 
D)  144 
E)  169 
A)  64 
B)  86 
C)  100 
D)  144 
E)  169

Question 15

An initial time study resulted in an average observed time of 2.2 minutes per cycle, and a standard deviation of .3 minutes per cycle. The performance rating was 1.20. What sample size, including the 20 observations in the initial study, would be necessary to have a confidence of 95.44 percent that the observed time was within 4 percent of the true value?

Accepted Answer

The answer of An initial time study resulted in an...

Question 16

The owner of Kat Motel wants to develop a time standard for the task of cleaning a cat cage. In a preliminary study, she observed one of her workers perform this task six times, with the following results: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r r } 
\text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \
\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 99 & 87 & 90 & 81 & 93 & 90
\end{array}$$ What is the normal time for this task if the employee worked at a 50 percent faster pace than average?

Accepted Answer

A)  45 seconds 
B)  60 seconds 
C)  90 seconds 
D)  135 seconds 
E)  180 seconds 
A)  45 seconds 
B)  60 seconds 
C)  90 seconds 
D)  135 seconds 
E)  180 seconds

Question 17

Allowance percentages normally would not include:

Accepted Answer

A)  noise levels. 
B)  monotony. 
C)  personal phone calls. 
D)  weight lifted. 
E)  restroom allowances. 
A)  noise levels. 
B)  monotony. 
C)  personal phone calls. 
D)  weight lifted. 
E)  restroom allowances.

Question 18

Eight instances of a worker doing a task were observed as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r r r r } 
\text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 \
\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 17 & 18 & 15 & 14 & 13 & 15 & 16 & 12
\end{array}$$ If the person observed worked at a pace that is 80 percent of normal, what should be the normal time for this task?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eight instances of a worker doing a...

Question 19

The technique which can be used to estimate the percentage of time a worker or piece of equipment is idle is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  MTM. 
B)  work sampling. 
C)  methods analysis. 
D)  micro motion study. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  MTM. 
B)  work sampling. 
C)  methods analysis. 
D)  micro motion study. 
E)  none of these.

Question 20

Work sampling provides a detailed elemental breakdown of a task for purposes of establishing reliable time standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which sample proportion will require the largest number of work sampling observations?

Methods analysis is particularly valuable when it is used on jobs that: (I) are high in labor content. (II) are done frequently. (III) involve a high degree of automation and mechanization. (IV) are unsafe, tiring, unpleasant, and/or noisy.

Process chart symbols do not include:

Which is not a requirement for an effective self-directed team?

Given the following work sampling data, based upon 100 random observations of a particular worker: Activity Times Observed A 20 B 50 C 10 Others 20 What is the estimated proportion of time this worker spends on activities B and C?

Measured day work refers to an output-based system.

Methods analysis cannot be done for new jobs (ones that do not yet exist) since it requires observation of the process.

Many lower-level jobs are monotonous and boring.

Allowance percentages normally would not include:

Eight instances of a worker doing a task were observed as follows: Observation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Time (seconds) 17 18 15 14 13 15 16 12 If the person observed worked at a pace that is 80 percent of normal, what should be the normal time for this task?

The technique which can be used to estimate the percentage of time a worker or piece of equipment is idle is known as:

Work sampling provides a detailed elemental breakdown of a task for purposes of establishing reliable time standards.

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Exam 7: Work Design and Measurement

Which sample proportion will require the largest number of work sampling observations?

Methods analysis is particularly valuable when it is used on jobs that: (I) are high in labor content. (II) are done frequently. (III) involve a high degree of automation and mechanization. (IV) are unsafe, tiring, unpleasant, and/or noisy.

Process chart symbols do not include:

Which is not a requirement for an effective self-directed team?

Given the following work sampling data, based upon 100 random observations of a particular worker: Activity Times Observed A 20 B 50 C 10 Others 20 What is the estimated proportion of time this worker spends on activities B and C?

Measured day work refers to an output-based system.

Methods analysis cannot be done for new jobs (ones that do not yet exist) since it requires observation of the process.

Many lower-level jobs are monotonous and boring.

Allowance percentages normally would not include:

Eight instances of a worker doing a task were observed as follows: Observation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Time (seconds) 17 18 15 14 13 15 16 12 If the person observed worked at a pace that is 80 percent of normal, what should be the normal time for this task?

The technique which can be used to estimate the percentage of time a worker or piece of equipment is idle is known as:

Work sampling provides a detailed elemental breakdown of a task for purposes of establishing reliable time standards.

Introduction to Operations Management

Competitiveness, Strategy, and Productivity

Forecasting

Product and Service Design

Extension: Reliability

Strategic Capacity Planning for Products and Services

Extension: Decision Theory

Process Selection and Facility Layout

Extension: Learning Curves

Location Planning and Analysis

Extension: The Transportation Model

Management of Quality

Quality Control

Extension: Acceptance Sampling

Aggregate Planning and Master Scheduling

MRP and ERP

Inventory Management

Jit and Lean Operations

Extension: Maintenance

Supply Chain Management

Scheduling

Project Management

Management of Waiting Lines

Linear Programming

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