Which of the Following Would Be an Inappropriate Cost Driver

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an inappropriate cost driver in an activity-based costing system?

• A) Number of customer orders
• B) Number of units produced
• C) Machine hours
• D) Any of these are acceptable as long as they are reasonable given the specific cost pool

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Definitions:

Uterus

A major female reproductive organ of most mammals, including humans, responsible for housing and nurturing the embryo/fetus during pregnancy.

Menstruation

A monthly process in which the lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina if fertilization has not occurred.

Almond-shaped

Refers to something that resembles the shape of an almond, often used to describe certain body parts, like the amygdala in the brain.

Fimbriae

Thin, hair-like projections from the surface of a cell, organism or structure, often found in bacteria to aid in attachment to surfaces and in the female reproductive system to help move the ovum.