A Tactic Used by TV Networks to Hold Viewers' Attention

question 74

Multiple Choice

A tactic used by TV networks to hold viewers' attention and inhibit zapping is to:

• A) shorten the commercial breaks
• B) increase the number of commercials during a break
• C) show previews of the next week's program
• D) change the standard commercial format to 10-seconds

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Definitions:

Job Order Cost Systems

An accounting method that assigns costs to specific batches or job orders, tracking the direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead per job.

Materials Costs

The total expense incurred to acquire raw materials that are directly used in the production of goods or services.

Overhead

describes the ongoing business expenses not directly attributed to creating a product or service, including rent, utilities, and insurance.

Job Order Costing

A costing method used in manufacturing where costs are assigned to specific orders, batches, or lots.