Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Be Categorized

question 181

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to be categorized as an external failure cost?

• A)the cost of testing a product before shipment
• B)the cost of machinery maintenance to avoid breakdowns during production
• C)the cost of lost future sales after a customer finds a defect in a product
• D)the cost of inspection of materials to be used in production

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