Which of the Following Is Not an Assumption of Priority

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an assumption of priority rules?

• A) The set of jobs is known: no new jobs arrive after processing begins.
• B) Setup time is independent of processing sequence.
• C) Finite loading is assumeD.
• D) Processing times are deterministic.
• E) No machine breakdowns are assumed.

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Definitions:

Underapplied

A situation where the actual manufacturing overhead costs are more than what was allocated to products.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A calculated rate that estimates the manufacturing overhead cost per unit of production, based on expected or historical data.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated during a given period, commonly used in manufacturing to allocate costs or to measure productivity.

Manufacturing Overhead Costs

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, including utilities, rent, and salaries for non-direct labor.