Question 1

Which sample proportion will require the largest number of work sampling observations for a given confidence level and allowable error?

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A)  0.05
B)  0.25
C)  0.50
D)  0.75
E)  0.95F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

In a stopwatch time study, the average of the times recorded for a given worker to perform a given task is the:

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A)  observed time.
B)  normal time.
C)  standard time.
D)  allowance time.
E)  performance rating time.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

From the worker's perspective, an output-based pay system has the advantage of:

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A)  linking pay more directly to effort.
B)  keeping earnings stable.
C)  keeping pay totally in the worker's control.
D)  minimizing the temptation to work harder for more money.
E)  keeping effort from influencing pay.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Work sampling is most frequently used to set time standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Process chart symbols do not include:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

An 80 percent learning curve means that with each doubling of repetitions there will be a 20 percent decrease in time per unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

A performance rating of less than 1.0 means that the observed worker was judged to be working at a faster than normal rate-doing the job more quickly than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 relationsF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

A manager wants to analyze the learning curve associated with producing one of his company's products. Accordingly, he has gathered the following data:
th unit? A) 1 hour B) 2 hours C) 3 hours D) 4 hours E) 5 hours" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
Approximately how long will it take to produce the 10th unit?

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A)  1 hour
B)  2 hours
C)  3 hours
D)  4 hours
E)  5 hoursF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

A methods and measurements analyst for Digital Devices needs to develop a time standard for the task of assembling a computer mouse. In a preliminary study, she observed one of her workers perform this task six times with the following results:

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 job time is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  40 seconds
B)  50 seconds
C)  53.3 seconds
D)  60 seconds
E)  64 secondsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

If the elapsed time for the task is short and the activity is somewhat routine, a modest amount of improvement occurs during the first few repetitions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Asking a group of employees at a particular level to take on more responsibility is a form of _____ loading, also known as job _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal; enlargement
B)  horizontal; rotation
C)  vertical; rotation
D)  vertical; enrichment
E)  horizontal; enrichmentF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Work sampling involves the use of some method of randomizing the observations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A methods and measurements analyst needs to develop a time standard for a certain task. In a preliminary study, he observed one of his workers perform this task five times, with the following results:

What is the standard time for this task if the employee worked at a 25 percent faster pace than average and an allowance of 20 percent of job time is used?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 seconds
B)  96 seconds
C)  100 seconds
D)  120 seconds
E)  125 secondsF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 16

When are learning curves most relevant to managerial decision making in mass production settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  late in product life cycles
B)  in the maturity phase
C)  in the decline phase
D)  before processes are stabilized
E)  neverF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

A worker-machine chart can be used to determine how many machines an operator can manage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 2 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 job time is used?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

In motion studies, a therblig is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  charting method of analysis.
B)  job enrichment technique.
C)  dummy task.
D)  basic elemental motion.
E)  fraction (0.0006) of a minute.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

On a log-log graph, learning curves appear as:

Accepted Answer

A)  upward-curving lines.
B)  downward-curving lines.
C)  straight lines.
D)  lines which increase at a decreasing rate.
E)  lines which decrease at a decreasing rate.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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A manager wants to analyze the learning curve associated with producing one of his company's products. Accordingly, he has gathered the following data: Approximately how long will it take to produce the 10^th unit?

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If the elapsed time for the task is short and the activity is somewhat routine, a modest amount of improvement occurs during the first few repetitions.

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In motion studies, a therblig is a:

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Asking a group of employees at a particular level to take on more responsibility is a form of _ loading, also known as job _.

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A worker-machine chart can be used to determine how many machines an operator can manage.

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In a stopwatch time study, the average of the times recorded for a given worker to perform a given task is the:

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Which sample proportion will require the largest number of work sampling observations for a given confidence level and allowable error?

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An 80 percent learning curve means that with each doubling of repetitions there will be a 20 percent decrease in time per unit.

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From the worker's perspective, an output-based pay system has the advantage of:

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When are learning curves most relevant to managerial decision making in mass production settings?

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On a log-log graph, learning curves appear as:

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Work sampling involves the use of some method of randomizing the observations.

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Process chart symbols do not include:

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

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

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Work sampling is most frequently used to set time standards.

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A performance rating of less than 1.0 means that the observed worker was judged to be working at a faster than normal rate-doing the job more quickly than normal.

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A manager wants to analyze the learning curve associated with producing one of his company's products. Accordingly, he has gathered the following data: Approximately how long will it take to produce the 10th unit?

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An 80 percent learning curve means that with each doubling of repetitions there will be a 20 percent decrease in time per unit.

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When are learning curves most relevant to managerial decision making in mass production settings?

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Work sampling is most frequently used to set time standards.

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