Which of the Following Was the First Industry to Be

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the first industry to be mechanized?

• A) Railroads
• B) Mining
• C) Textiles

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Definitions:

Labor-Hour

A unit of measure representing an hour of work performed by an employee.

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the expected fixed overhead costs based on standard volume and the actual fixed overhead incurred.

Electrical Motor

A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, widely used in various applications including appliances, industrial machinery, and vehicles.

Standard Machine-Hours

A predetermined measure of how long machines are expected to operate to complete a production task.