Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Term Cost Driver

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes the term cost driver?

• A) the inflation rate that causes costs to rise
• B) the average inventory costs incurred at any point of time
• C) the primary factor that causes a cost to be incurred
• D) the total material, labor, and overhead costs of a completed job

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Definitions:

External Failure Cost

Expenses incurred when a product fails to meet quality standards after being delivered to the customer, including returns, repairs, and lost sales.

Quality Cost Report

Internal report that details the costs associated with preventing, detecting, and correcting defective work, categorized into prevention, appraisal, and failure costs.

Internal Failure Cost

Costs incurred to rectify defects found before the delivery of a product to the customer, including rework, scrapping, and downtime.

Quality Cost Report

A document that outlines the expenses associated with preventing, detecting, and correcting defective work, providing insights into the cost of quality.