Subject: Industrial Work Study

Quiz 1
1. What is the primary objective of work study?

a) To increase production
b) To reduce costs and improve efficiency
c) To enhance employee satisfaction
d) To eliminate machinery

Answer: b) To reduce costs and improve efficiency

2. What is the purpose of method study?

a) To study the workers’ physical health

b) To improve work methods for better efficiency
c) To introduce new technology
d) To measure the work time

Answer: b) To improve work methods for better efficiency

3. Which of the following is NOT an objective of work study?

a) Standardizing operations
b) Improving worker morale
c) Reducing wastage and inefficiency
d) Decreasing the number of workers

Answer: d) Decreasing the number of workers

4. What is the first step in method study?

a) Define the problem

b) Select the job
c) Collect data
d) Develop the method

Answer: b) Select the job

5. Which technique is used to record the sequence of activities in a process?

a) Process charts
b) Gantt charts
c) PERT charts
d) Bar charts

Answer: a) Process charts

6. Which of the following is a type of recording technique in method study?

a) Flow diagram
b) Pareto chart
c) Ishikawa diagram
d) Fishbone diagram

Answer: a) Flow diagram

7. What is the key focus of a flow process chart?

a) Material handling
b) Financial analysis
c) Steps and movements in a process
d) Employee performance

Answer: c) Steps and movements in a process

8. A man-machine chart is used to:

a) Illustrate the relationship between the worker and machine

b) Show material flow
c) Record worker fatigue
d) Calculate time efficiency

Answer: a) Illustrate the relationship between the worker and machine

9. Which of the following charts records the movements of both the hands of a
worker?

a) Flow process chart

b) Two-handed process chart
c) String diagram
d) Simultaneous motion study chart

Answer: b) Two-handed process chart

10. A string diagram is useful for:

a) Analyzing hand movements

b) Recording time studies
c) Visualizing material movement
d) Studying human energy consumption

Answer: c) Visualizing material movement

11. A flow diagram is used to:

a) Illustrate sequence of activities
b) Analyze time spent on each task
c) Study hand movement patterns
d) Identify worker fatigue

Answer: a) Illustrate sequence of activities

12. Multiple activity charts can help to:

a) Examine several activities performed simultaneously

b) Display machine performance
c) Plot worker fatigue
d) Analyze material usage

Answer: a) Examine several activities performed simultaneously

13. The SIMO chart is used for:

a) Time analysis
b) Visualizing simultaneous motions of both hands
c) Identifying energy wastage
d) Studying worker fatigue

Answer: b) Visualizing simultaneous motions of both hands

14. Which of the following is used to track movements in both horizontal and
vertical directions?

a) Motion study chart

b) Chrono-cyclograph
c) Multiple activity chart
d) String diagram

Answer: b) Chrono-cyclograph

15. What is the focus of a cyclograph in method study?

a) Worker fatigue
b) Recording the movement path of a machine
c) Visualizing hand movements
d) Analyzing simultaneous motions of hands

Answer: c) Visualizing hand movements

16. What does a chrono-cyclograph display?

a) Time taken for each task

b) Path of worker movement over time
c) Worker performance analysis
d) Total energy consumption in a task

Answer: b) Path of worker movement over time

17. What is the role of critical examination in method study?

a) To identify areas for improvement

b) To develop new technology
c) To recruit new employees
d) To plan the project schedule

Answer: a) To identify areas for improvement

18. Which of the following is a key principle of motion economy?

a) Minimizing movement of workers

b) Maximizing worker fatigue
c) Reducing work time without any efficiency
d) Increasing hand movements

Answer: a) Minimizing movement of workers

19. In the context of method study, what does "development" refer to?

a) Identifying inefficient processes

b) Implementing an improved method
c) Hiring new workers
d) Recording worker performance

Answer: b) Implementing an improved method

20. What does the principle of "Economy of Motion" aim to achieve?

a) Maximize the number of workers in a department

b) Reduce unnecessary movements and improve efficiency
c) Increase machine usage
d) Eliminate manual labor

Answer: b) Reduce unnecessary movements and improve efficiency

21. The "Two-Handed Process Chart" is primarily used to study:

a) The number of workers in a task

b) The coordination between two hands during tasks
c) The relationship between man and machine
d) The cost of machinery

Answer: b) The coordination between two hands during tasks

22. The principle of motion economy emphasizes:

a) The use of complex machines

b) The efficiency of workers’ movements
c) The training of workers
d) The reduction of material costs

Answer: b) The efficiency of workers’ movements

23. What is "micro-motion study" used for?

a) Analyzing large machinery operations

b) Studying minute movements of workers’ hands
c) Tracking machine performance
d) Recording employee attendance

Answer: b) Studying minute movements of workers’ hands

24. A memo-motion study refers to:

a) Studying the mental work of employees

b) Analyzing a task through video recording
c) Focusing on the work habits of employees
d) Observing micro-movements without recording time

Answer: d) Observing micro-movements without recording time

25. What is the role of an improved method in method study?

a) To increase production time

b) To enhance worker fatigue
c) To reduce inefficiency and wastage
d) To increase material consumption

Answer: c) To reduce inefficiency and wastage

26. A process chart is primarily used for:

a) Recording human movements

b) Depicting the sequence of work activities
c) Analyzing costs of production
d) Studying time efficiency

Answer: b) Depicting the sequence of work activities

27. The purpose of the critical examination step in method study is to:

a) Observe the current methods

b) Analyze and suggest improvements
c) Study material handling
d) Record worker performance

Answer: b) Analyze and suggest improvements

28. What does a "Work Cycle" refer to in method study?

a) The length of time a worker spends on a task

b) The sequence of movements and activities in a process
c) The amount of materials used
d) The process of training workers

Answer: b) The sequence of movements and activities in a process

29. A "Work Study" analysis primarily focuses on:

a) Reducing work hours

b) Improving work efficiency and reducing wastage
c) Increasing worker wages
d) Maximizing machinery output

Answer: b) Improving work efficiency and reducing wastage

30. What is a key benefit of conducting a method study?

a) Reducing employee turnover

b) Improving product design
c) Enhancing overall operational efficiency
d) Increasing overhead costs

Answer: c) Enhancing overall operational efficiency

31. Which of the following is a key consideration in method study?

a) Minimizing the number of machines

b) Reducing unnecessary motions in work
c) Maximizing the use of labor
d) Focusing only on one department

Answer: b) Reducing unnecessary motions in work

32. What is the primary purpose of a flow process chart?

a) To record time studies

b) To identify the sequence and movements of materials and workers
c) To list daily operations
d) To analyze work conditions

Answer: b) To identify the sequence and movements of materials and workers

33. The motion study principle "principle of design" suggests:

a) Using complex motions to perform work

b) Standardizing tools and equipment
c) Creating unnecessary delays to improve safety
d) Encouraging workers to move more frequently

Answer: b) Standardizing tools and equipment

34. Which chart is used to show the relationship between operator and
machine operations?

a) Process chart
b) Man-machine chart
c) Flow process chart
d) Work sampling chart

Answer: b) Man-machine chart

35. A critical examination in method study focuses on:

a) Analyzing employees’ skills

b) Identifying inefficiencies in the current method
c) Monitoring production quotas
d) Developing marketing strategies

Answer: b) Identifying inefficiencies in the current method

36. Which of the following is a recording technique used for motion study?

a) Histogram
b) Chrono-cyclograph
c) Pareto chart
d) Scatter plot

Answer: b) Chrono-cyclograph

37. What is the goal of a "string diagram" in work study?

a) To measure the time spent on tasks

b) To visualize movement patterns of workers or materials
c) To study machine efficiency
d) To plot worker stress levels

Answer: b) To visualize movement patterns of workers or materials

38. A "Simo" chart is used to:

a) Show how much time each task takes
b) Analyze simultaneous movements of a worker’s hands
c) Record the efficiency of machinery
d) Identify areas for cost reduction

Answer: b) Analyze simultaneous movements of a worker’s hands

39. Which of the following is NOT a recording technique used in method

study?

a) Bar chart
b) Flow process chart
c) Gantt chart
d) Motion study chart

Answer: a) Bar chart

40. "Principles of motion economy" apply primarily to:

a) Reducing the size of machinery

b) Enhancing the speed of work without compromising safety
c) Minimizing the amount of movement during work tasks
d) Encouraging workers to use more energy

Answer: c) Minimizing the amount of movement during work tasks

41. In method study, "installation" refers to:

a) The step where improved methods are implemented

b) Training workers
c) Purchasing new machinery
d) Recording time studies

Answer: a) The step where improved methods are implemented

42. The primary use of a "chrono-cyclograph" is:

a) Measuring worker movements in time

b) Recording hand motions at specific time intervals
c) Analyzing productivity levels
d) Studying material flow

Answer: b) Recording hand motions at specific time intervals

43. "Micro-motion study" is most useful for:

a) Analyzing large scale operations

b) Studying precise hand movements during work tasks
c) Measuring the energy consumption of machines
d) Assessing worker satisfaction

Answer: b) Studying precise hand movements during work tasks

44. The goal of a "memo-motion study" is to:

a) Study workers’ physical fatigue

b) Observe micro-movements of the worker’s hands
c) Record time studies with video equipment
d) Maximize machine utilization

Answer: b) Observe micro-movements of the worker’s hands

45. Which of the following is NOT a principle of motion economy?

a) Use both hands simultaneously

b) Avoid unnecessary motions
c) Use motions that do not require excessive force
d) Increase the use of single-hand operations

Answer: d) Increase the use of single-hand operations

46. The use of "multiple activity charts" helps:

a) To visualize multiple activities being performed together

b) To measure productivity levels
c) To focus on a single activity
d) To analyze worker satisfaction

Answer: a) To visualize multiple activities being performed together

47. Which of the following is a technique used to study the path of worker or
material movement?

a) String diagram
b) Gantt chart
c) PERT chart
d) Histogram

Answer: a) String diagram

48. In method study, "maintenance" of the improved method refers to:

a) Tracking employee satisfaction

b) Regularly assessing and updating the method to keep it effective
c) Maintaining machinery
d) Measuring time efficiency
Answer: b) Regularly assessing and updating the method to keep it effective

49. A "two-handed process chart" is primarily used to:

a) Record time efficiency

b) Study both hands of a worker performing tasks
c) Track machine performance
d) Measure worker energy usage

Answer: b) Study both hands of a worker performing tasks

50. The process of "work measurement" focuses on:

a) Analyzing the time taken for tasks

b) Improving worker behavior
c) Recording employee performance
d) Identifying market trends

Answer: a) Analyzing the time taken for tasks