In Deciding Whether to Manufacture a Part or Buy It

question 58

Multiple Choice

In deciding whether to manufacture a part or buy it from an outside vendor,a cost that is irrelevant to the short-run decision is:

• A)Direct labor.
• B)Variable overhead.
• C)Fixed overhead that will be avoided if the part is bought from an outside vendor.
• D)Fixed overhead that will continue even if the part is bought from an outside vendor.

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Definitions:

NMR Spectra

The graphical representation obtained from nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, which provides detailed information about the structure of molecules.

Frequency

The number of cycles or waves per unit of time, often used in the context of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves.

Hydroxyl Signal

A characteristic peak or signal in spectroscopy, especially in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) or infrared (IR) spectroscopy, indicating the presence of a hydroxyl (-OH) group.

Singlet

A term in spectroscopy describing a state where all electrons in an atom or molecule are paired, leading to no net electron spin.