If a Programmer Follows the Four Phases of Program Development

question 6

Multiple Choice

If a programmer follows the four phases of program development as intended, which of the four phases should require the least amount of creativity?

• A) software requirements
• B) software design
• C) software implementation
• D) software testing
• E) all four levels require equal creativity

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

A metric that assesses the difference between the actual hours worked and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the variable overhead rate.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

is the difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard cost allocated, based on the efficiency of utilizing resources.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead and what the variable overhead costs should have been for the actual good units produced.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected amount, which can indicate efficiency or waste.