A Defendant May Assert, in the Answer, a Reason Why

question 73

Multiple Choice

A defendant may assert, in the answer, a reason why he or she should not be held liable for the plaintiff's injuries even if the facts, as alleged by the plaintiff, are true.This is called raising:

• A)An answer
• B)An allegation
• C)A responsive pleading
• D)An affirmative defense

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Definitions:

Overhead Costs

Indirect costs incurred in the business process, such as rent, utilities, and administrative expenses, not directly attributable to specific products or services.

Complex

Consisting of many different and connected parts; not simple.

Plantwide Overhead Rate

A single, uniform overhead absorption rate used throughout a manufacturing plant or facility.

Allocation Base

A criterion or standard used to distribute costs among different cost objects, often used in the process of overhead allocation.