OCSM EXAM 2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

OCSM EXAM 2 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS

Question:
1. Work Measurement Techniques
Answer:
Methods used to determine time required to perform a task

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2. Standard Elemental Times
Answer:
Uses historical time data for repetitive tasks

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3. Predetermined Time Standards (PTS)
Answer:
Uses motion/time systems without direct observation

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4. Work Sampling
Answer:
Random observations used to estimate time spent on activities

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5. Stopwatch Time Study
Answer:
Direct timing of a task using a stopwatch

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6. Work Sampling Formula
Answer:
n = (z/e)² × p■(1 − p■)

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7. Work Sampling Advantage
Answer:
Low cost, minimal disruption

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8. Work Sampling Disadvantage
Answer:
Less precise, requires many observations

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9. Observed Time (OT)

, Answer:
Average time of observations (sum of times ÷ number of observations)

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10. Normal Time (NT)
Answer:
OT × Performance Rating

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11. Standard Time (ST)
Answer:
NT × Allowance Factor

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12. Performance Rating (PR)
Answer:
Adjustment factor based on worker speed vs standard

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13. Allowance Factor (AF)
Answer:
Accounts for breaks, fatigue, delays

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14. AF (job)
Answer:
1+A

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15. AF (day)
Answer:
1 / (1 − A)

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16. Work Sampling vs Stopwatch Study
Answer:
Sampling = cheaper, less precise; Stopwatch = more accurate, more costly

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17. Forward Scheduling
Answer:
Start jobs as soon as possible

Question:
18. Backward Scheduling