Explain the Difference Between Application Software and System Software

question 20

Essay

Explain the difference between application software and system software.

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Definitions:

Allocation Base

A measure of activity such as direct labor-hours or machine-hours that is used to assign costs to cost objects.

Manufacturing Overhead Cost

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production of a product, including indirect materials, indirect labor, and other expenses.

Departmental Overhead Rates

Specific rates used to allocate overhead costs to products or cost objects based on the expenses of different departments.

Allocation Base

A measure used to distribute costs among different departments, products, or activities, typically related to the amount of resources consumed.