A Private Prison

question 30

Multiple Choice

A private prison:

• A) is a prison for terrorists that does not reveal the prisoners' identities.
• B) is operated by a private firm on behalf of government.
• C) house no more than 50 prisoners.
• D) houses military prisoners

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Definitions:

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or varies with changes in the volume of activity, revenue, or other factors affecting budgetary needs.

Performance Reports

Documents that compare actual results to planned or budgeted performance in order to assess how well a company or department is operating.

Activity Variance

The difference between the planned activity level and the actual activity level, often analyzed in budgeting and variance analysis.

Expenses

The outflows or the use of assets in the generation of revenue, including costs of goods sold, operating expenses, and non-operating expenses.