Question 1

An analyst using a time-study approach

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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 2

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

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The answer of How can work standards be developed for...

Question 3

Work sampling is most often used in situations in which

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A) a time standard is needed for a repetitive job. 
B) an estimate of the proportion of the time spent on a particular activity is needed. 
C) it is important to keep the sample size down. 
D) special training is required for the observer,and stopwatches must be used. 
A) a time standard is needed for a repetitive job. 
B) an estimate of the proportion of the time spent on a particular activity is needed. 
C) it is important to keep the sample size down. 
D) special training is required for the observer,and stopwatches must be used.

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The methods time measurement system is a predetermined data system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A time-study analyst is attempting to determine the standard time for a work element.She or he observes a worker performing the work element at a higher-than-average pace.How will this fact be reflected in the time standard that is eventually created?

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A) The frequency of the work element per cycle will be increased. 
B) The proportion of allowance time will be increased above 1.0. 
C) The performance rating factor will be set greater than 1.0. 
D) The normal time for the work element will be increased. 
A) The frequency of the work element per cycle will be increased. 
B) The proportion of allowance time will be increased above 1.0. 
C) The performance rating factor will be set greater than 1.0. 
D) The normal time for the work element will be increased.

Question 7

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 continuous method.
  
-Use the information in Table H.1.Assuming that work element 4 receives a performance-rating factor of 1.2 and is performed once per cycle,what is the normal time for this work element?

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A) Fewer than 10 seconds 
B) Greater than or equal to 10 seconds but fewer than 11 seconds 
C) Greater than or equal to 11 seconds but fewer than 12 seconds 
D) Greater than or equal to 12 seconds 
A) Fewer than 10 seconds 
B) Greater than or equal to 10 seconds but fewer than 11 seconds 
C) Greater than or equal to 11 seconds but fewer than 12 seconds 
D) Greater than or equal to 12 seconds

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

When using the MTM approach,

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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) an analyst consults tables that contain the select times for a variety of work elements. 
D) new work methods can be compared without conducting a time study. 
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) an analyst consults tables that contain the select times for a variety of work elements. 
D) new work methods can be compared without conducting a time study.

Question 10

The continuous method of timing work elements

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A) is more accurate than the snap-back method. 
B) is best combined with the work sampling method. 
C) will always result in increasing recorded times for successive work elements. 
D) requires a greater sample size than the snap-back method. 
A) is more accurate than the snap-back method. 
B) is best combined with the work sampling method. 
C) will always result in increasing recorded times for successive work elements. 
D) requires a greater sample size than the snap-back method.

Question 11

The advantage of using the predetermined-data approach for setting standards is that

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A) it allows the setting of standards for a new job before production begins. 
B) the predetermined data are representative of all workers,without question. 
C) it does not require any special training to use it. 
D) it can be used on jobs in which the times to perform the micro-motions are sequence dependent. 
A) it allows the setting of standards for a new job before production begins. 
B) the predetermined data are representative of all workers,without question. 
C) it does not require any special training to use it. 
D) it can be used on jobs in which the times to perform the micro-motions are sequence dependent.

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Elemental standard time data can help managers develop time standards for new work before production begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the four steps in a time study?

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The four steps are selecting w

Question 15

The ________ system features a database with micromotions such as reach,move,apply pressure,grasp,and turn.

Accepted Answer

MTM/method

Question 16

Compare and contrast the method of time study to the method of work sampling.What are the strengths and limitations of each,and for which applications are they best suited?

Accepted Answer

Both are direct observation methods.Howe

Question 17

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 18

The methods time measurement approach assumes that a sequence of motions will take the same amount of time regardless of the order in which they are performed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The ________ is a measurement found by multiplying the select time,the frequency of work,and the rating factor.

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The answer of The ________ is a measurement found by...

Question 20

Garman observes a worker assembling peanut valves and records the data displayed in the table.During one of the cycles,the worker knocked the shaft out of the fixture and had to realign the fixtures.What is the select time for this job element if the worker is rated at 80%?

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A) Less than 23 seconds 
B) Greater than or equal to 23 seconds but less than 26 seconds 
C) Greater than or equal to 26 seconds but less than 29 seconds 
D) Greater than or equal to 29 seconds 
A) Less than 23 seconds 
B) Greater than or equal to 23 seconds but less than 26 seconds 
C) Greater than or equal to 26 seconds but less than 29 seconds 
D) Greater than or equal to 29 seconds

Exam 16: Work Measurement

An analyst using a time-study approach

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

Work sampling is most often used in situations in which

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

The methods time measurement system is a predetermined data system.

A time-study analyst is attempting to determine the standard time for a work element.She or he observes a worker performing the work element at a higher-than-average pace.How will this fact be reflected in the time standard that is eventually created?

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

When using the MTM approach,

The continuous method of timing work elements

The advantage of using the predetermined-data approach for setting standards is that

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

Elemental standard time data can help managers develop time standards for new work before production begins.

What are the four steps in a time study?

The ________ system features a database with micromotions such as reach,move,apply pressure,grasp,and turn.

Compare and contrast the method of time study to the method of work sampling.What are the strengths and limitations of each,and for which applications are they best suited?

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

The methods time measurement approach assumes that a sequence of motions will take the same amount of time regardless of the order in which they are performed.

The ________ is a measurement found by multiplying the select time,the frequency of work,and the rating factor.

Garman observes a worker assembling peanut valves and records the data displayed in the table.During one of the cycles,the worker knocked the shaft out of the fixture and had to realign the fixtures.What is the select time for this job element if the worker is rated at 80%?

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