Standard Costing - Finance (MCQ) Questions and answers

1)   The labour engaged in the making of a product is known as _______

a. Direct labour
b. Indirect labour
c. Temporary labour
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Direct labour

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2)   If labour time is based on the maximum efficiency, the unit cost will be

a. Higher
b. Lower
c. Equal
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Equal

Explanation:
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3)   Which of the following standards cannot be used for cost control?

a. Basic Standard
b. Normal Standard
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both a and b

Explanation:
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4)   When standard costs are used, the amount of detailed record keeping will normally

a. Reduce
b. Increase
c. Stay the same
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Reduce

Explanation:
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5)   Which of the following statements are true about standard labour time?

a. Standard labour time indicates the time in hours needed for a specified process
b. It is standardized on the basis of past experience with no adjustments made for time and motion study
c. In fixing standard time due allowance should not be given to fatigue and tool setting
d. The Production manager does not provide any input in setting the labour time standards
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Standard labour time indicates the time in hours needed for a specified process

Explanation:
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6)    ______ is responsible for setting up of materials price standard.

a. Production department
b. Engineering department
c. Purchase department
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Purchase department

Explanation:
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7)   While determining material quantity standards, a proper consideration should be assigned to

a. Normal material wastage
b. Abnormal material wastage
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Normal material wastage

Explanation:
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8)   Setting of standards are classified on the basis of only price.

a. True
b. False


Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: False

Explanation:
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9)   Standard costing committee is responsible for

a. Computation of variances
b. Linking the deviations with responsibilities
c. Setting all types of standards
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
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10)   Which of the following statements are not true about normal standards?

a. Normal Standards are meant to smooth out fluctuations caused by cyclical and seasonal changes
b. Normal Standards can be applied for absorption of overheads for a long period of time
c. In establishing normal standards, allowance is given to normal fatigue and breaks, and normal waste and scrap
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
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