Technician a Says Most Manufacturers Use a Multi-Disc Clutch Pack

question 22

Multiple Choice

Technician A says most manufacturers use a multi-disc clutch pack and a set of planetary gears to allow the continuously variable transmission (CVT) to operate in reverse. Technician B says Ford Motor Company uses these planetary gear sets to create a two-speed CVT. Who is correct?

• A) Technician A
• B) Technician B
• C) Both A and B
• D) Neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Plantwide Predetermined

A single predetermined overhead rate that is applied throughout an entire plant or manufacturing facility.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time that a machine is operated, used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs in traditional costing systems.

Manufacturing Departments

Divisions within a manufacturing facility, each specializing in different aspects of the production process.

Job-Order Costing System

A costing method that accumulates manufacturing costs separately for each job.