BSIE Work Study & Methods Engineering 3

Question 1

Standard data in work measurement refers to:

Accepted Answer

Pre-established time values for common elements used to set standards without new time studies

Answer

Standard data consists of pre-established elemental time values derived from past time studies that can be combined to set new time standards quickly.

Question 2

The Westinghouse system of rating in time study evaluates a worker on which four factors?

Accepted Answer

Skill, Effort, Conditions, Consistency

Answer

The Westinghouse system rates workers on Skill, Effort, Conditions, and Consistency to adjust observed time to a normal performance level.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'synthetic time standard'?

Accepted Answer

A time standard derived from PMTS or standard data without direct observation

Answer

Synthetic time standards are established using predetermined motion time systems or standard data, eliminating the need for direct stopwatch observation.

Question 4

In process chart analysis, which activity is classified as 'non-value-adding' and should be minimized?

Accepted Answer

Both delay and storage

Answer

Delays and storage are both non-value-adding activities; they add time and cost without transforming the product, so methods engineering aims to minimize or eliminate them.

Question 5

The concept of 'job enrichment' in work design refers to:

Accepted Answer

Adding more responsibility, autonomy, and skill variety to a job (vertical loading)

Answer

Job enrichment involves vertical loading — giving workers greater responsibility, autonomy, and skill variety to increase motivation and job satisfaction.

BSIE - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Practice Test

BSIE - Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Practice Test

BSIE Work Study & Methods Engineering 3