What Tool Is Useful in Helping Everyone Develop a Clear

question 23

Multiple Choice

What tool is useful in helping everyone develop a clear picture of how an operation or process works?

• A) Control chart
• B) Pareto analysis
• C) Checklist
• D) Flowchart
• E) Scatter diagram

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Cost

Those expenses of operating a business that vary with the level of output or production activity, such as utilities for manufacturing equipment.

Maintenance Costs

Expenses incurred in the upkeep of machinery, buildings, and equipment to ensure efficient operation and prevent breakdowns.

Machine-Hours

A measurement unit representing the amount of work a machine can perform in one hour, often used in manufacturing to allocate costs based on machine usage.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Variable manufacturing overhead consists of costs that vary with the level of production, such as indirect materials and utilities that increase with more production.