Computer Systems Fail for Which of the Following Reasons Except

question 10

Multiple Choice

Computer systems fail for which of the following reasons except?

• A) Hardware breaks.
• B) Electrical power fails.
• C) Programs have bugs.
• D) Databases randomly changed field values.
• E) People make mistakes.

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

An accounting method used to allocate estimated overhead costs to specific products or job orders based on a predetermined rate or method.

Machine Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operating during a specific period.

Under/Overapplied Overhead

This term identifies the discrepancy between the estimated overhead costs allocated to products or services and the actual overhead costs incurred.

Standard Cost

The estimated or predetermined cost of manufacturing a single unit of product or performing a service, used for budgetary and performance evaluation purposes.