Vince Enjoys Cooking, but He Wants to Reduce the Chances

question 52

Multiple Choice

Vince enjoys cooking, but he wants to reduce the chances that his food preparation practices result in food-borne illness. Which of the following steps can he take to reduce this likelihood?

• A) Store raw meat and chicken in the same plastic bag
• B) Thaw frozen foods at room temperature
• C) Wipe his hands on a paper towel before preparing food
• D) Cook foods to proper internal temperatures

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of production output or capacity based on the number of hours a machine operates.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

represents the difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the standard variable overhead allocated for the actual production achieved.

Manufacturing Overhead

The total of all the indirect costs involved in manufacturing a product, which can include expenses related to equipment maintenance, factory rent, and utilities.

Standard Cost System

An accounting method where costs are predetermined for products and services, facilitating the analysis of variances between expected and actual costs.