Computer Disks and Fiber-Optics Cable Each Created a New Product

question 73

Multiple Choice

Computer disks and fiber-optics cable each created a new product category. The type of commercial project that created these products would be classified as a:

• A)platform project.
• B)breakthrough project.
• C)research and development project.
• D)derivative project.
• E)none of the answer choices

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Definitions:

Segment Margin

The amount of profit or loss generated by a particular segment of a business, after accounting for traceable costs and expenses.

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed costs that can be directly tied to a specific segment, department, or product, and would disappear if the segment, department, or product were eliminated.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not vary with the level of production or sales within a certain range.

Traceable Fixed Expenses

Fixed costs that can be directly associated with a specific business segment or operation.