If a Worker Is Paid for 40 Hours, but Is

question 81

True/False

If a worker is paid for 40 hours, but is idle for 5 of those 40 hours, the 5 hour of idle time would be considered a component of direct labor.

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Definitions:

Motor Starter

A device or system that controls the use of electrical power to equipment, especially motors, preventing damage by controlling the electrical power for starting the motor.

Maintained Contact

A switch mechanism that keeps or maintains its position (either on or off) until manually changed or actuated.

Momentary Contact

Momentary contact refers to an electrical switch or relay contact that only completes the circuit while being physically engaged or pressed.

Three-Wire

A wiring configuration typically used in electrical circuits, incorporating a live wire, a neutral wire, and a ground wire for safety.