Tom Is Currently Using Dial-Up for His Internet Connection but He

question 45

Multiple Choice

Tom is currently using dial-up for his Internet connection but he believes it is too slow for his needs and ties up his phone line. He is looking for an alternative and has come to you for help.
-Tom wants to know which Internet access is the fastest.You tell him ____.

• A) DSL
• B) ISDN
• C) satellite
• D) cable

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead to individual units of production, based on estimated costs rather than actual costs.

Volume Variance

A measurement of the difference between the actual production volume and the expected (or budgeted) production volume, affecting the costs incurred.

Variable Component

A cost associated with the production of goods or services that varies with the level of output or sales.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate calculated before the accounting period begins, used to apply manufacturing overhead costs to products by estimating fixed and variable manufacturing overhead costs for the coming period.