Which of the Following Is a Possible Cause of an Unfavorable

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible cause of an unfavorable materials efficiency variance?

• A) Using materials that do not meet specifications
• B) Using a higher class of labor than called for
• C) Using a higher quality of material than called for
• D) Using fewer hours of labor than labor specifications call for

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Definitions:

Simulation

The use of a model to replicate and understand the behavior of a system or process over time.

Component

A constituent part of a larger whole, used in various contexts from electronics to software engineering to describe an element or piece that plays a specific role.

Outcomes

The results or consequences of actions, processes, or experiments, which can be measured and analyzed.

Pseudorandom Numbers

Numbers that are generated using deterministic algorithms that approximate the properties of random numbers.