In Which of the Following Situations Will a State Make

question 56

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations will a state make an award of workers' compensation to an injured worker,if the state is using an "increased risk" test to define the relationship between an injury and the nature of employment?

• A)A secretary is assaulted by a trespasser in an accounting firm.
• B)A security guard employed by a software company is assaulted by a trespasser.
• C)Two employees engage in an arm wrestling match and are injured as a result.
• D)An employee attempts to impress his co-worker by placing a lit match close to his hand and is burned as a result.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual fixed overhead costs attributable to a change in the volume of production or procurement.

Fixed Overhead Budget Variance

The difference between the actual fixed overhead costs incurred and the budgeted or standard fixed overhead costs.

Direct Labor-hours

The complete total of working hours by individuals directly involved in the fabrication process.

Fixed Overhead

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, including rent, salaries, and insurance, which are incurred regardless of the business activity level.