What Problems May Occur If You Fail to Torque Parts

question 42

Multiple Choice

What problems may occur if you fail to torque parts correctly when reassembling an automatic transmission?

• A) A premature failure of the transmission
• B) A second visit from an unhappy customer
• C) Damage to the threaded holes or case warping
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct labor and the expected (or standard) cost, based on the standard hours worked and standard labor rate.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected variable overhead based on standard cost.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of raw materials and the standard or expected cost, multiplied by the quantity of materials purchased.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead incurred and the expected (or budgeted) variable overhead based on a standard rate.