development of new legal standards and regulations that require AI systems to be
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential
to displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical
for companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment
and social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to
protect displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal
basic income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, 16e, Global Edition (Horngren)
Chapter 3 Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
3.1 Objective 3.1
1) Managers use cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis to .
A) forecast the cost of capital for a given period of time
B) to study the behavior of and relationship among the elements such as total revenues, total costs, and
income
C) estimate the risks associated with a given job
D) analyse a firm's profitability and help to decide wealth distribution among its stakeholders
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
2) One of the first steps to take when using CVP analysis to help make decisions is .
A) calculating the break-even point
B) identifying the variable and fixed costs
C) calculation of the degree of operating leverage for the company
D) estimating the volume of sales to make a good profit
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
3) Which of the following is true of cost-volume-profit analysis?
A) The theory assumes that all costs are variable.
B) The theory assumes that units manufactured equal units sold.
C) The theory states that total variable costs remain the same over a relevant range.
D) The theory states that total costs remain the same over the relevant range.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
4) The selling price per unit less the variable cost per unit is the .
A) fixed cost per unit
B) gross margin
C) margin of safety
D) contribution margin per unit
, Answer: D
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
development of new legal standards and regulations that require AI systems to be
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential to
displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical for
companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment and
social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to protect
displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal basic
income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
5) In the graph method of CVP analysis, .
A) The total revenue line starts at the origin and the total costs line starts at the fixed intercept.
B) The operating income line starts at the origin and the total costs line starts at the fixed intercept.
C) The breakeven point is at the fixed intercept where the total revenues line intersects.
D) The operating income area is the section where the total costs line is above the total revenues line.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
6) Which of the following is an assumption of CVP analysis?
A) Total costs can be divided into a fixed component and a component that is variable with respect to the
level of output.
B) When graphed, total costs curve upward.
C) The unit-selling price is variable as it is subject to demand and supply.
D) Total costs can be divided into inventoriable and period costs with respect to the level of output.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
7) Which of the following is true of CVP analysis?
A) Costs may be separated into separate inventoriable and period components with respect to the level of
output.
B) Total revenues and total costs are linear in relation to output units.
C) Unit selling price, unit variable costs, and unit fixed costs are known and remain constant.
D) Proportion of different products will vary according to demand and supply when multiple products
are sold.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
8) A revenue driver is defined as .
A) any factor that affects costs and revenues
B) any factor that affects revenues
C) the only factor that can influence a change in selling price
D) the only factor that can influence a change in demand
, Answer: B
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
The contribution margin per unit equals .
E) fixed cost - contribution margin ratio
F) selling price - fixed costs per unit
G) selling price - variable costs per unit
H) selling price - costs of goods sold
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
9) Which of the following is true about the assumptions underlying basic CVP analysis?
A) Selling price varies with demand and supply of the product.
B) Only selling price and variable cost per unit are known and constant.
C) Only selling price, variable cost per unit, and total fixed costs are known and constant.
D) Selling price, variable cost per unit, fixed cost per unit, and total fixed costs are known and constant.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
development of new legal standards and regulations that require AI systems to be
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential to
displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical for
companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment and
social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to protect
displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal basic
income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
10) The contribution margin income statement .
A) reports gross margin
B) is allowed for external reporting to shareholders
C) categorizes costs as either direct or indirect
D) can be used to predict operating income at different levels of activity
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
11) Contribution margin equals .
A) revenues minus period costs
B) revenues minus product costs
C) revenues minus variable costs
D) revenues minus fixed costs
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
, 12) Sparkle Jewelry sells 800 units resulting in $9,000 of sales revenue, $3,000 of variable costs, and $1,500
of fixed costs. Contribution margin per unit is . (Round the final answer to the nearest cent.)
A) $13.75
B) $11.25
C) $7.50
D) $5.00
Answer: C
Explanation: ($9,000 − $3,000) / 800 units = $7.50 per unit
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
13) Sparkle Jewelry sells 500 units resulting in $10,000 of sales revenue, $4,000 of variable costs, and
$1,500 of fixed costs. Calculate the variable cost per unit. (Round the final answer to the nearest cent.)
A) $12.00
B) $6.00
C) $2.00
D) $8.00
Answer: D
Explanation: $4, = $8.00
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
14) Tally Corp. sells softwares during the recruiting seasons. During the current year, 14,000 software
packages were sold resulting in $460,000 of sales revenue, $110,000 of variable costs, and $50,000 of fixed
costs.
development of new legal standards and regulations that require AI systems to be
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential to
displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical for
companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment and
social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to protect
displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal basic
income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
Contribution margin per software is .
A) $32.86
B) $25.00
C) $29.29
D) $7.86
Answer: B
Explanation: ($460,000 − $110,000) / 14,000 = $25.00 per software
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential
to displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical
for companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment
and social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to
protect displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal
basic income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis, 16e, Global Edition (Horngren)
Chapter 3 Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis
3.1 Objective 3.1
1) Managers use cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis to .
A) forecast the cost of capital for a given period of time
B) to study the behavior of and relationship among the elements such as total revenues, total costs, and
income
C) estimate the risks associated with a given job
D) analyse a firm's profitability and help to decide wealth distribution among its stakeholders
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
2) One of the first steps to take when using CVP analysis to help make decisions is .
A) calculating the break-even point
B) identifying the variable and fixed costs
C) calculation of the degree of operating leverage for the company
D) estimating the volume of sales to make a good profit
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
3) Which of the following is true of cost-volume-profit analysis?
A) The theory assumes that all costs are variable.
B) The theory assumes that units manufactured equal units sold.
C) The theory states that total variable costs remain the same over a relevant range.
D) The theory states that total costs remain the same over the relevant range.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
4) The selling price per unit less the variable cost per unit is the .
A) fixed cost per unit
B) gross margin
C) margin of safety
D) contribution margin per unit
, Answer: D
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
development of new legal standards and regulations that require AI systems to be
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential to
displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical for
companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment and
social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to protect
displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal basic
income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
5) In the graph method of CVP analysis, .
A) The total revenue line starts at the origin and the total costs line starts at the fixed intercept.
B) The operating income line starts at the origin and the total costs line starts at the fixed intercept.
C) The breakeven point is at the fixed intercept where the total revenues line intersects.
D) The operating income area is the section where the total costs line is above the total revenues line.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
6) Which of the following is an assumption of CVP analysis?
A) Total costs can be divided into a fixed component and a component that is variable with respect to the
level of output.
B) When graphed, total costs curve upward.
C) The unit-selling price is variable as it is subject to demand and supply.
D) Total costs can be divided into inventoriable and period costs with respect to the level of output.
Answer: A
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
7) Which of the following is true of CVP analysis?
A) Costs may be separated into separate inventoriable and period components with respect to the level of
output.
B) Total revenues and total costs are linear in relation to output units.
C) Unit selling price, unit variable costs, and unit fixed costs are known and remain constant.
D) Proportion of different products will vary according to demand and supply when multiple products
are sold.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
8) A revenue driver is defined as .
A) any factor that affects costs and revenues
B) any factor that affects revenues
C) the only factor that can influence a change in selling price
D) the only factor that can influence a change in demand
, Answer: B
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
The contribution margin per unit equals .
E) fixed cost - contribution margin ratio
F) selling price - fixed costs per unit
G) selling price - variable costs per unit
H) selling price - costs of goods sold
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
9) Which of the following is true about the assumptions underlying basic CVP analysis?
A) Selling price varies with demand and supply of the product.
B) Only selling price and variable cost per unit are known and constant.
C) Only selling price, variable cost per unit, and total fixed costs are known and constant.
D) Selling price, variable cost per unit, fixed cost per unit, and total fixed costs are known and constant.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
development of new legal standards and regulations that require AI systems to be
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential to
displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical for
companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment and
social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to protect
displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal basic
income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
10) The contribution margin income statement .
A) reports gross margin
B) is allowed for external reporting to shareholders
C) categorizes costs as either direct or indirect
D) can be used to predict operating income at different levels of activity
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
11) Contribution margin equals .
A) revenues minus period costs
B) revenues minus product costs
C) revenues minus variable costs
D) revenues minus fixed costs
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Objective: 1
AACSB: Analytical thinking
, 12) Sparkle Jewelry sells 800 units resulting in $9,000 of sales revenue, $3,000 of variable costs, and $1,500
of fixed costs. Contribution margin per unit is . (Round the final answer to the nearest cent.)
A) $13.75
B) $11.25
C) $7.50
D) $5.00
Answer: C
Explanation: ($9,000 − $3,000) / 800 units = $7.50 per unit
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
13) Sparkle Jewelry sells 500 units resulting in $10,000 of sales revenue, $4,000 of variable costs, and
$1,500 of fixed costs. Calculate the variable cost per unit. (Round the final answer to the nearest cent.)
A) $12.00
B) $6.00
C) $2.00
D) $8.00
Answer: D
Explanation: $4, = $8.00
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
14) Tally Corp. sells softwares during the recruiting seasons. During the current year, 14,000 software
packages were sold resulting in $460,000 of sales revenue, $110,000 of variable costs, and $50,000 of fixed
costs.
development of new legal standards and regulations that require AI systems to be
audited for fairness.#### 12.2 **AI and Job Displacement**Automation has the potential to
displace large numbers of workers in various industries, such as manufacturing,
transportation, and even healthcare. Ethical questions emerge regarding the
responsibility of companies and governments to manage these transitions. Is it ethical for
companies to replace workers with machines if it leads to significant unemployment and
social instability? From a legal perspective, labor laws may need to be adapted to protect
displaced workers. Some countries have begun to explore policies like universal basic
income (UBI) or retraining programs to address the
Contribution margin per software is .
A) $32.86
B) $25.00
C) $29.29
D) $7.86
Answer: B
Explanation: ($460,000 − $110,000) / 14,000 = $25.00 per software
Diff: 2
Objective: 1
AACSB: Application of knowledge
