Given Forecast Errors of 5, 0, -4, and 3, What

question 15

Multiple Choice

Given forecast errors of 5, 0, -4, and 3, what is the bias?

• A) -4
• B) 4
• C) 5
• D) 12
• E) 6

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Definitions:

Job-Order Costing System

An accounting system that collects costs for each individual job or project separately to determine its profitability, commonly used in manufacturing or services where goods or services are produced on a bespoke basis.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated allocation rate that is used to apply the overhead costs to products or service units.

Manufacturing Departments

Distinct sections within a manufacturing operation, each specializing in a particular process or function involved in the production of goods.

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are operated in the production of goods, often used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs.