Question 1

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth's primary contribution to the design of work systems involved the development of motion study techniques.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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? The standard deviation of task times is 5 seconds.

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A)   5
B)   10
C)   25
D)   100
E)   121F) A) and B)
G) A) and C) D

Question 3

More strenuous work typically leads to a wider comfort band for temperature.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the probability that the true proportion of time spent mowing is exactly equal to the sample proportion?

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A)   0
B)   .1
C)   .2
D)   .5
E)   1F) B) and D)
G) A) and B) A

Question 5

A work sampling study is needed that will estimate the percentage of time a postal clerk spends selling stamps as opposed to other duties.Determine the necessary sample size to estimate that proportion with a confidence of 99.74 percent to within 3 percent,for these cases:
(i)No information is currently available concerning that proportion.
(ii)The proportion is probably no more than 15 percent.

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Question 6

Working conditions,such as noise and safety,are important aspects of work system design.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The role of labour unions typically does not involve issues of work/job design,focusing instead on compensation issues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A job had an observed time of 5 minutes,a performance rating of 0.80,and an allowance proportion of 10 percent of job time.Twenty-five cycles were timed.Normal time for the job in minutes is:

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A)   3.6
B)   4.0
C)   4.4
D)   4.5
E)   none of these.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Predetermined time standards are derived from:

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A)   judgmental methods.
B)   research of basic motions.
C)   allowance factors multiplied by standard times.
D)   standard allowance proportions.
E)   recalibration of standard times.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E) B

Question 10

Which of the following is not true about illumination?

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A)   The more detailed the work, the higher the level required.
B)   The amount of glare and contrast are important considerations.
C)   High levels are preferable for all types of work.
D)   Natural daylight has both economic and psychological benefits.
E)   All of the choices are true.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

Work/job design involves all EXCEPT which of the following?

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A)   Work measurement
B)   Job design
C)   Compensation
D)   Process analysis
E)   All of the choices are involvedF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

A technique for estimating the proportion of time a worker spends on various activities is:

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A)   stopwatch time study.
B)   standard (historical)  time.
C)   simultaneous motion study.
D)   predetermined (published)  time standard.
E)   work sampling.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following is not an advantage of work sampling compared to stopwatch time study?

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A)   There is little or no disruption of work.
B)   It is less susceptible to short-term fluctuations.
C)   Workers are less resentful.
D)   It is less costly and less time-consuming.
E)   It is better suited for short, repetitive tasks.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

What is the normal time (NT) for this task if the employee worked at a twenty percent faster pace than is average?

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A)   4 seconds
B)   16.7 seconds
C)   20 seconds
D)   24 seconds
E)   100 secondsF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 15

How many observations should be made if the analyst wants to be 99.74 percent confident that the maximum error in the observed time is two seconds? Assume that the standard deviation of task times is 4 seconds.

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A)   5
B)   6
C)   25
D)   36
E)   49F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 16

In a stopwatch time study,the number of cycles that must be timed is a function of:

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A)   the variability of observed times.
B)   the desired accuracy for the estimated job time.
C)   the desired level of confidence for the estimated job time.
D)   all of the choices.
E)   none of the choices.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Work measurement concentrates on how long it takes to complete a job.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is the standard time (ST) for this task if the employee worked at a fifty percent faster pace than the average,and an allowance of twenty percent of job time is used?

Accepted Answer

A)   90 seconds
B)   99 seconds
C)   100 seconds
D)   162 seconds
E)   150 secondsF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 19

-If the person observed worked at a pace that is 80 percent of normal,what should be the normal time for this task?

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Question 20

Amendments to the Canadian Labour Code in 1978 added all the following rights EXCEPT:

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A)   to refuse dangerous work.
B)   to participate in improving safety and health problems.
C)   annual increases in wages linked to the cost of living
D)   to know about hazards in the workplace.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 7: A: Design of Work Systems

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth's primary contribution to the design of work systems involved the development of motion study techniques.

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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? The standard deviation of task times is 5 seconds.

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More strenuous work typically leads to a wider comfort band for temperature.

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What is the probability that the true proportion of time spent mowing is exactly equal to the sample proportion?

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Working conditions,such as noise and safety,are important aspects of work system design.

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The role of labour unions typically does not involve issues of work/job design,focusing instead on compensation issues.

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A job had an observed time of 5 minutes,a performance rating of 0.80,and an allowance proportion of 10 percent of job time.Twenty-five cycles were timed.Normal time for the job in minutes is:

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Predetermined time standards are derived from:

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Which of the following is not true about illumination?

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Work/job design involves all EXCEPT which of the following?

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A technique for estimating the proportion of time a worker spends on various activities is:

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Which of the following is not an advantage of work sampling compared to stopwatch time study?

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What is the normal time (NT) for this task if the employee worked at a twenty percent faster pace than is average?

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How many observations should be made if the analyst wants to be 99.74 percent confident that the maximum error in the observed time is two seconds? Assume that the standard deviation of task times is 4 seconds.

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In a stopwatch time study,the number of cycles that must be timed is a function of:

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Work measurement concentrates on how long it takes to complete a job.

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What is the standard time (ST) for this task if the employee worked at a fifty percent faster pace than the average,and an allowance of twenty percent of job time is used?

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-If the person observed worked at a pace that is 80 percent of normal,what should be the normal time for this task?

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Amendments to the Canadian Labour Code in 1978 added all the following rights EXCEPT:

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Exam 7: A: Design of Work Systems

Frank and Lillian Gilbreth's primary contribution to the design of work systems involved the development of motion study techniques.

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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? The standard deviation of task times is 5 seconds.

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More strenuous work typically leads to a wider comfort band for temperature.

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What is the probability that the true proportion of time spent mowing is exactly equal to the sample proportion?

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Working conditions,such as noise and safety,are important aspects of work system design.

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The role of labour unions typically does not involve issues of work/job design,focusing instead on compensation issues.

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A job had an observed time of 5 minutes,a performance rating of 0.80,and an allowance proportion of 10 percent of job time.Twenty-five cycles were timed.Normal time for the job in minutes is:

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Predetermined time standards are derived from:

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Which of the following is not true about illumination?

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Work/job design involves all EXCEPT which of the following?

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A technique for estimating the proportion of time a worker spends on various activities is:

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Which of the following is not an advantage of work sampling compared to stopwatch time study?

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What is the normal time (NT) for this task if the employee worked at a twenty percent faster pace than is average?

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How many observations should be made if the analyst wants to be 99.74 percent confident that the maximum error in the observed time is two seconds? Assume that the standard deviation of task times is 4 seconds.

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In a stopwatch time study,the number of cycles that must be timed is a function of:

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Work measurement concentrates on how long it takes to complete a job.

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What is the standard time (ST) for this task if the employee worked at a fifty percent faster pace than the average,and an allowance of twenty percent of job time is used?

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-If the person observed worked at a pace that is 80 percent of normal,what should be the normal time for this task?

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Amendments to the Canadian Labour Code in 1978 added all the following rights EXCEPT:

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