Which of the Following Is a Cost Control and Cost

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cost control and cost reduction technique that helps managers control operations by focusing primarily on material costs?

• A) Materials planning
• B) Decision-tree analysis
• C) Break-even analysis
• D) Value analysis
• E) Process control

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Definitions:

Periodic Inventory System

A method for tracking inventory where the inventory count is physically updated at specific intervals, resulting in periodic adjustments.

Purchases Account

An account used in the accounting records to track the buying of merchandise for resale during an accounting period.

Temporary Account

An account that is cleared to zero at the end of an accounting period to calculate income and expenses for that period.

Gross Profit Margin

A financial metric indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold, reflecting the efficiency of a company in managing its production costs.