Which of the Following Are the Two Main Types of Cost

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the two main types of cost accounting systems for manufacturing operations?

• A) process cost and general accounting systems
• B) job order cost and process cost systems
• C) job order and general accounting systems
• D) process cost and replacement cost systems

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle of learning that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to occur.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing its effectivity.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification programs.

Variable Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the reinforcement is provided after a variable and unpredictable amount of time has passed following a behavior.