Class 27

Question 1

How is work measured?

Answer 1

Estimation, Direct observation, predetermined time systems

Question 2

PTS

Answer 2

predetermined time systems

Question 3

3 PTSs

Answer 3

AFTWAYS: always fair times, MTM: methods time measurement, MOST: Maynard Operation Sequence Technique commercial system

Question 4

advantages of PTSs

Answer 4

can develop time standards before job is started, can find inefficiencies and standardize job procedures, more accurate and less subjective than time studies since performance rating is not required, it can be used to quantify learningf time and performance ratings

Question 5

disadvantages of PTSs

Answer 5

significant training is needed, difficult with machine paced operations, multiple PTSs and some standards do not fit work

Question 6

Always fair time Time measurement unit

Answer 6

ATOMS = 0.07 sec

Question 7

in AFTWAYS, jobs are made up of

Answer 7

10 basic motions

Question 8

3 basic sequence models in MOST

Answer 8

General move, controlled move and tool use

Question 9

general move

Answer 9

movement of object freely in air

Question 10

controlled move

Answer 10

movement of object that contacts surface

Question 11

tool use

Answer 11

use of common hand tools or equipment