Work System Design Week 9 Solutions

 In a stop-watch time study, the observed time was recorded as 0.25 minute, the performance rating factor was 112 on the scale of 100 as normal (percentage scale). What is the standard time (in minutes) if 10% allowances are permitted?

 0.508

 0.408

 0.308

 0.608


Consider the following statements in context of allowances in time study:

1. It is the additional time allowed to perform the work over and above the basic time.

2. It is additional benefits provided to the worker for recovery from fatigue and for relaxation.

Which of the statement (s) is (are) CORRECT?

 Only 1

 Only 2

 Both 1 and 2

 Both are incorrect statements


The allowances in time study are broadly categorized as:

1. Relaxation

2. Interference

3. Contingency

 Only 1 and 3

 Only 2 and 3

 All 1, 2 and 3

 Only 1 and 2


The relaxation allowances can be categorized as;

1. Fixed

2. Contingency

3. Variable

 All 1, 2 and 3

 Only 2 and 3

 Only 1 and 3

 Only 1 and 2


Standard time can be determined using __________.

 Stopwatch time study

 Predetermined Motion Time System

 Standard data

 All of these


Interference allowance is applicable for machine or process-controlled jobs.

 True

 False


Special allowances include(s);

 Start-up allowance

 Shutdown allowance

 Both a and b

 None of these


The allowance which is calculated so as to allow the worker to recover from fatigue is known as ___________.

 Interference

 Relaxation

 Contingency

 None of the above


Consider the following statements in context of relaxation allowances in time study:

1. It is calculated so as to allow the worker to recover from fatigue.

2. The amount of allowance will depend on nature of job.


Which of the above given statements is (are) CORRECT?

 Only 1

 Only 2

 Both 1 and 2

 Both are incorrect statements

Which of the following is CORRECT?

 Normal time = Observed time × Performance rating

 Normal time = Observed time / Performance rating

 Normal time = Observed time + Performance rating

 Normal time = Observed time - Performance rating

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