A Company Is Experiencing Electrical Surges from the Utility Company

question 2

Multiple Choice

A company is experiencing electrical surges from the utility company that are significantly higher than the normal rated voltage level.
Which of the following devices will best mitigate the power surge at each of the workstations?

• A) ESD mat
• B) Power strip
• C) Extension cords
• D) Surge suppressor

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and constitute a significant portion of the product’s cost.

Direct Labour

The wages of workers or employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or the delivery of services.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (standard) variable overhead based on the efficient usage of manufacturing resources.

Direct Material Used

The raw materials that are directly included in the finished product, easily traceable to specific goods or batches of goods.