Work Measurement Quiz

What is the primary criterion used to measure work performance?

• Sociological impact

• Psychological impact

• Time

• Energy consumption

Who is known for the development of the stopwatch time study?

• Maynard, Stegemerten, Schwab

• ZandinLHC Tippet

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Frank & Lillian Gilbreth

What is the purpose of standard time measurement?

• All of the above

• To determine employee salaries

• To assess machine effectiveness

• To balance production lines

Which method involves using historical data for time measurement?

• Work sampling

• Indirect measurement

• Stopwatch method

• Direct measurement

What is the first step in the time measurement process?

• Conducting preliminary research

• Selecting workers

• Training workers

• Preparing measurement tools

What does the term 'allowance' refer to in work measurement?

• Time for breaks

• Time for personal needs

• Time for unexpected delays

• All of the above

Which statistical test is used to check the normality of data?

• All of the above

• Anderson-Darling test

• Kolmogorov-Smirnov test

• Pearson chi-square test

What is the purpose of the Westinghouse method?

• To measure time using a stopwatch

• To analyze motion study

• To calculate standard time

• To assess work performance based on four factors

What is the significance of the learning curve in work measurement?

• It calculates the average time for repetitive tasks

• It helps in determining the time taken for new tasks

• It assesses worker fatigue

• It measures the efficiency of machines

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the Westinghouse rating system?

• Time taken

• Effort

• Consistency

• Skill