The Switch Dilemma (I

question 9

Multiple Choice

The switch dilemma (i.e., a trolley running out of control down a track) can be used to illustrate moral

• A)strength.
• B)energy.
• C)intensity.
• D)fortitude.
• E)force.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The variance between the real amount of materials consumed in the manufacturing process and the anticipated standard amount.

Direct Materials Purchases Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials purchased and the expected, or budgeted, cost.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as indirect materials and utilities for machinery.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

A measure used to assess the efficiency of variable overhead resource usage, calculated as the difference between actual and expected costs based on standard usage rates.