Table H.1
A worker was observed for four cycles in a repetitive task that contains four distinct elements. The observer recorded the following items in seconds, using the snap-back method:

-The observer assigned a performance rating factor of 1.05 to the worker and the company employs an allowance factor of 15%. What is the select time for Element 1?
A) 5.4 seconds
B) 5.67 seconds
C) 6.52 seconds
D) 7 seconds

Question

Table H.1
A worker was observed for four cycles in a repetitive task that contains four distinct elements. The observer recorded the following items in seconds, using the snap-back method:
 
-The observer assigned a performance rating factor of 1.05 to the worker and the company employs an allowance factor of 15%. What is the select time for Element 1?
A) 5.4 seconds 
B) 5.67 seconds 
C) 6.52 seconds 
D) 7 seconds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The select time is the observed time multiplied by the performance rating factor and the allowance factor. In this case, the select time is 5 seconds * 1.05 * 1.15 = 5.67 seconds.

Table H.1 A Worker Was Observed for Four Cycles in a Repetitive