Short Questions from Work Study (Unit 5) (Work Organisation Management)

Unit: 5 Work Study

Multiple Choice Questions 1.0

1. What is the primary objective of Method Study?

1. 1. a) To establish standard times for tasks
   2. b) To determine the man and machine ratio
   3. c) To analyze and improve the method of performing a job
   4. d) To randomly observe workers’ activities

Answer: c) To analyze and improve the method of performing a job

2. Which technique is used to analyze the physical and cognitive demands of a task?

1. 1. a) Flow Process Charts
   2. b) Value Analysis
   3. c) Ergonomic Studies
   4. d) Motion Study

Answer: c) Ergonomic Studies

3. Which technique involves randomly observing workers’ activities at different intervals?

1. 1. a) Time Study
   2. b) Micromotion Study
   3. c) Work Sampling
   4. d) Process Analysis

Answer: c) Work Sampling

4. What is the primary objective of Work Measurement?

1. 1. a) To establish standard methods for tasks
   2. b) To analyze and improve work processes
   3. c) To determine the time required for tasks
   4. d) To design ergonomic workstations

Answer: c) To determine the time required for tasks

5. What is the purpose of a Man-Machine Chart?

1. 1. a) To analyze the relationship between worker and machine
   2. b) To analyze the flow of materials
   3. c) To measure time for tasks
   4. d) To analyze worker fatigue

Answer: a) To analyze the relationship between worker and machine

6. What is the primary objective of Time Study?

1. 1. a) To establish standard methods for tasks
   2. b) To determine the time required for tasks
   3. c) To analyze and improve work processes
   4. d) To design ergonomic workstations

Answer: b) To determine the time required for tasks

7. Which equipment is commonly used in Time Study?

1. 1. a) Stopwatch
   2. b) Micrometer
   3. c) Video camera
   4. d) Tape recorder

Answer: a) Stopwatch

8. What is included in the standard time in work study?

1. 1. a) Normal time only
   2. b) Normal time and personal allowances
   3. c) Normal time and fatigue allowances
   4. d) Normal time, personal allowances, and fatigue allowances

Answer: d) Normal time, personal allowances, and fatigue allowances

9. Which work measurement technique involves breaking down tasks into fundamental motions?

1. 1. a) Work Sampling
   2. b) PMTS
   3. c) Time Study
   4. d) Method Study

Answer: b) PMTS

10. What does PMTS stand for?

1. 1. a) Productive Methods Time Study
   2. b) Predetermined Motion Time Systems
   3. c) Process Measurement Techniques
   4. d) Predefined Motion Tracking System

Answer: b) Predetermined Motion Time Systems