With Reference to High-Technology Industries, Which of the Following Statements

question 24

Multiple Choice

With reference to high-technology industries, which of the following statements is true about technical standards?

• A) They emerge because there are economic benefits associated with them.
• B) They cause compatibility problems between products and their complements.
• C) They can create a lot of confusion in the minds of consumers.
• D) They often result in higher production costs.
• E) They increase the risks associated with supplying complementary products.

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Definitions:

Raw Materials

Raw materials are basic and unprocessed inputs used in the manufacturing of goods.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect manufacturing costs such as the expenses for factory maintenance and equipment depreciation.

Raw Materials Used

The total value of all raw materials consumed in the production process over a specified period.

Factory Depreciation

The systematic allocation of the cost of physical assets used in the manufacturing process over their useful lives.