A Direct Cost Is a Cost That Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

A direct cost is a cost that is:

• A) Identifiable as controllable.
• B) Recorded as part of manufacturing overhead.
• C) Fixed with respect to the volume of activity.
• D) Traceable to a cost object.
• E) Sunk with respect to a cost object.

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Definitions:

Buying Behavior

The decision-making processes and actions of consumers regarding the search for, selection, purchase, use, and disposal of goods and services.

Marketing Research Process

A systematic methodology for gathering, recording, and analyzing data about issues related to marketing products and services.

Focus Groups

A research method that gathers feedback, opinions, or perceptions from a group of people about a product, service, concept, or idea.

Reliability

The company’s ability to ensure that customers will receive a good or service within a stated lead time and that there will be no problems with the order.