Forensic Specialists Developed the Following Information for Its First Quarter

question 130

Multiple Choice

Forensic Specialists developed the following information for its first quarter cost of quality report:
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | } \hline \text { Sales } & \$ 5,600,000 \\\hline \text { Cost of goods sold } & \$ 3,360,000 \\\hline \text { Disposing of scrap } & \$ 235,200 \\\hline \text { Quality training } & \$ 84,000 \\\hline \text { Inspecting materials on delivery } & \$ 280,000 \\\hline \text { Performance reviews } & \$ 70,000 \\\hline \text { Resolving customer complaints } & \$ 31,920 \\\hline \text { Certifying suppliers } & \$ 140,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$
The total cost of external failure activities at Forensic Specialists is:

• A) $420,560.
• B) $31,920.
• C) $117,600.
• D) $175,000.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Data

Information and statistics related to the production processes, including metrics on efficiency, quality, cost, and output.

Cost of Goods Sold

Costs directly linked to the production of goods a company sells, such as materials and labor.

Direct Materials Purchases

The total cost of raw materials bought that are intended to be used in the manufacture of products.

Factory Overhead

All indirect costs incurred during the manufacturing process, excluding direct labor and direct materials.