Which of the Following Is an Example of a Sustaining

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a sustaining technology?

• A) Porsche's faster car
• B) Intel's low-end microprocessors
• C) Sony's transistor-based consumer electronics (transistor radio)
• D) All of these

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Definitions:

Department B

A designated segment within a larger organization, often referred to in context with its specific function or performance.

Departmental Overhead Rate

a specific type of overhead rate calculated for individual departments within a company, allowing for more accurate allocation of overhead costs based on departmental activities.

Departmental Overhead Rate

The rate at which indirect costs are allocated to different departments within a company, often used for costing purposes.

Direct Labor Hours

The total number of hours worked by employees directly involved in manufacturing a product or providing a service, often used in calculating labor cost and efficiency.