Which Type of Model Asks What-If Questions Repeatedly to Determine

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which type of model asks what-if questions repeatedly to determine the impact on outcomes of changes in one or more factors?

• A)optimization
• B)sensitivity analysis
• C)statistical
• D)forecasting

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Definitions:

Factory Overhead

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as utilities, maintenance, and manager salaries, not directly traceable to specific units of production.

Work In Process Inventory

Refers to the inventory that has begun the manufacturing process but is not yet completed.

Processing Department

A division within a manufacturing facility where a specific operational task or series of tasks is performed to convert raw material into finished goods or semi-finished goods.

Job Order Cost Cards

Documents used to record and track the materials, labor, and overhead costs assigned to individual jobs or batches in production.