The Outbreak of Measles Within the Last Few Years Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

The outbreak of measles within the last few years is due to

• A) mutation of the measles virus.
• B) change in the environment.
• C) a decline in vaccination of children in the previous years.
• D) increase in sensitivity of detection techniques.
• E) emergence of novel measles viruses.

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Definitions:

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the expected quantity, valued at standard cost.

Favorable

A term used in variance analysis indicating that actual costs were lower than budgeted or standard costs, leading to higher profits.

Unfavorable

A term used in variance analysis to describe a situation where actual results are worse than expected results, often leading to a negative impact on financial performance.

Raw Materials Price Variance

This variance highlights the difference between the actual cost of raw materials used in production and the standard or expected cost.