Question 1

The ________ of job element timing requires that the observer reset the stopwatch after each observation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ of job element timing requires...

Question 2

With the use of the elemental standard data approach:

Accepted Answer

A) there is no need to estimate allowances. 
B) managers can develop standards for new work before production begins. 
C) time studies are not needed. 
D) the need to specify job variables that affect times for each work element is eliminated. 
A) there is no need to estimate allowances. 
B) managers can develop standards for new work before production begins. 
C) time studies are not needed. 
D) the need to specify job variables that affect times for each work element is eliminated.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Elemental standard time data cannot be used to develop time standards for new work before production begins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Work standards would NOT be helpful for management in which area?

Accepted Answer

A) developing costs for current and new products 
B) determining current and projected capacity requirements for a given demand 
C) comparing different routings for an item and evaluating new work methods and equipment 
D) forecasting demand for current products 
A) developing costs for current and new products 
B) determining current and projected capacity requirements for a given demand 
C) comparing different routings for an item and evaluating new work methods and equipment 
D) forecasting demand for current products

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 select time for work element 4?

Accepted Answer

A) fewer than 40 seconds 
B) greater than or equal to 40 seconds but fewer than 60 seconds 
C) greater than or equal to 60 seconds but fewer than or equal to 80 seconds 
D) greater than or equal to 80 seconds 
A) fewer than 40 seconds 
B) greater than or equal to 40 seconds but fewer than 60 seconds 
C) greater than or equal to 60 seconds but fewer than or equal to 80 seconds 
D) greater than or equal to 80 seconds

Question 10

________ involves estimating the proportion of time spent by people and machines on activities,based on a large number of observations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ involves estimating the proportion of time...

Question 11

Name the four steps in a time study.

Accepted Answer

The four steps are selecting w

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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 14

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 1.05 to the worker and the company employs an allowance factor of 15%.What is the select time for Element 1?

Accepted Answer

A) 5)4 seconds 
B) 5)67 seconds 
C) 6)52 seconds 
D) 7 seconds 
A) 5)4 seconds 
B) 5)67 seconds 
C) 6)52 seconds 
D) 7 seconds

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 17

The snap-back method of time study resets the stopwatch to zero on the completion of each work element.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Garman observes a worker assembling peanut valves and records the data displayed in the table.What is the select time for this job element?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 seconds 
B) 20 seconds 
C) 25 seconds 
D) 30 seconds 
A) 15 seconds 
B) 20 seconds 
C) 25 seconds 
D) 30 seconds

Question 19

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 20

The following times in seconds were observed for a particular one-element job using the continuous method: 12,22,35,and 50.The worker's rating factor is 1.1.What is the standard time for the job if an allowance of 20 percent is provided?

Accepted Answer

A) fewer than or equal to 14 seconds 
B) greater than 14 but fewer than or equal to 15 seconds 
C) greater than 15 but fewer than or equal to 16 seconds 
D) greater than 16 
A) fewer than or equal to 14 seconds 
B) greater than 14 but fewer than or equal to 15 seconds 
C) greater than 15 but fewer than or equal to 16 seconds 
D) greater than 16

Exam 23: Measuring Output Rates

The ________ of job element timing requires that the observer reset the stopwatch after each observation.

With the use of the elemental standard data approach:

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

With a time study approach,the:

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

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

Elemental standard time data cannot be used to develop time standards for new work before production begins.

Work standards would NOT be helpful for management in which area?

________ involves estimating the proportion of time spent by people and machines on activities,based on a large number of observations.

Name the four steps in a time study.

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

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

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

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

The snap-back method of time study resets the stopwatch to zero on the completion of each work element.

Garman observes a worker assembling peanut valves and records the data displayed in the table.What is the select time for this job element?

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

The following times in seconds were observed for a particular one-element job using the continuous method: 12,22,35,and 50.The worker's rating factor is 1.1.What is the standard time for the job if an allowance of 20 percent is provided?

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