Which one of the following statements about work measurement methods is TRUE?
A)The two methods of using a stopwatch in time studies are historical and snap-back.
B)The time study method is usually used for less-repetitive work with no definite work cycle.
C)With the time study method,the analyst assigns a performance rating factor (RF)to the work's performance.A value of RF greater than 1 means the worker is slower than a standard worker.
D)The work sampling method needs many observations.

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The work sampling method requires many observations to get an accurate representation of the worker's activity. Option A is incorrect because there are no such methods as historical and snap-back in using a stopwatch. Option B is incorrect because time study method is commonly used for repetitive work with a definite work cycle. Option C is incorrect because a value of RF greater than 1 means the worker is performing faster than a standard worker.

Which One of the Following Statements About Work Measurement Methods