The Difference Between Presumptive and Confirmatory Data in Specimen Identification

question 45

Multiple Choice

The difference between presumptive and confirmatory data in specimen identification is that

• A)presumptive data affords a preliminary identification such as the genus, and confirmatory data identifies the species of the organism.
• B)presumptive data is an educated guess whereas confirmatory data identifies the specific genus and species of the organism.
• C)presumptive data is more accurate than confirmatory data.
• D)presumptive data identifies the species, and confirmatory data identifies the genus of the organism.

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Definitions:

Fixed Overhead Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and applied fixed manufacturing overhead, based on the standard volumes expected to be produced.

Standard Quantity

The expected quantity of materials or inputs required for production under normal conditions.

Standard Hours Allowed

The amount of time that should be spent on producing a certain number of units under normal conditions.

Denominator Activity

A term used in cost accounting to refer to the level of activity used to allocate fixed costs to cost units.