Which Type of Control Prevents,detects,and Corrects Transaction Errors and Fraud

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which type of control prevents,detects,and corrects transaction errors and fraud?

• A)general
• B)application
• C)detective
• D)preventive

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Definitions:

Denominator Activity Level

A term used in cost accounting to represent the total activity or volume that is used to allocate fixed costs to units of output.

Standard Cost System

A cost accounting system that uses cost units determined in advance for materials, labor, and overhead to estimate the cost of production.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

Regular, consistent expenses related to manufacturing that do not vary with the level of production, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual variable overhead cost incurred and the expected (or standard) variable overhead cost for the actual production volume.