2024-25-1S-CORE1-OADT3-SF EXAM

What is the term used to describe the allowance added to the normal time to account for factors such as fatigue, personal needs, and delays?

• A) Performance rating
• B) Standard time
• C) Allowance factor
• D) Observed time

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of time and motion study?

• A) Increased employee motivation
• B) Decreased employee job satisfaction
• C) Improved product quality
• D) Reduced costs

What is the term used to describe the process of redesigning jobs to increase employee autonomy, responsibility, and challenge?

• A) Job enrichment
• B) Job enlargement
• C) Job rotation
• D) Job specialization

Which of the following is a modern technique that combines elements of time and motion study with a focus on continuous improvement?

• A) Lean manufacturing
• B) Six Sigma
• C) Total Quality Management (TQM)
• D) Kaizen

What is the term used to describe the study of the physical and psychological aspects of human-machine interaction?

• A) Ergonomics
• B) Human factors engineering
• C) Industrial engineering
• D) Operations management

Which of the following is a limitation of time and motion study?

• A) It can be time-consuming and expensive.
• B) It does not consider the psychological aspects of work.
• C) It is not suitable for repetitive tasks.
• D) It cannot be used to improve efficiency.

What is the primary purpose of work sampling in time and motion study?

• A) To determine the standard time for a task.
• B) To analyze the sequence of movements.
• C) To estimate the proportion of time spent on different activities.
• D) To improve employee morale.

Which of the following is a technique used to improve the efficiency of manual operations?

• A) Automation
• B) Mechanization
• C) Robotics
• D) Work simplification

What is the term used to describe the analysis of the physical layout of a workplace to optimize efficiency and safety?

• A) Plant layout
• B) Facility design
• C) Industrial engineering
• D) Operations research

Which of the following is a modern tool used to analyze and improve work processes?

• A) Stopwatch
• B) Film camera
• C) Computer simulation
• D) Clipboard