A Writer Is Drafting the Conclusion of a Lengthy Process

question 30

Multiple Choice

A writer is drafting the conclusion of a lengthy process description explaining to consumers how a company's new voice-recognition product works. Which of the following elements would be LEAST appropriate for the conclusion?

• A) a brief review of the uses of voice-recognition technology
• B) a sales message summarizing the benefits of the product
• C) a short summary of the principal steps in the process
• D) a brief discussion of the implications of the process

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated charge per unit of activity used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products.

Job-Order Costing

An accounting method used to track costs specifically associated with a given job or project.

Machine-Hours

A metric for the amount of time a machine is operated, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly assignable to specific products, including indirect materials, labor, and other indirect costs.