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1. Which of the following is NOT a primary method of cost control in financial management?

  • Budgeting
  • Ignoring market trends
  • Standard costing
  • Variance analysis

2. What is a budget primarily used for in cost control?

  • Tracking actual spending against planned spending
  • Determining employee salaries
  • Calculating tax liabilities
  • Investing in new equipment

3. Standard costing compares _______________ to ______________

  • Actual costs; budgeted costs
  • Budgeted costs; projected revenue
  • Actual costs; standard costs
  • Projected revenue; actual costs

4. Variance analysis helps identify:

  • Areas where costs exceed budget
  • The best investment opportunities
  • Suitable new employees
  • Market share trends

5. What is a key benefit of effective cost control?

  • Improved profitability
  • Reduced employee morale
  • Increased debt
  • Lower market share

6. Which method involves setting predetermined costs for specific activities?

  • Zero-based budgeting
  • Standard costing
  • Variance analysis
  • Flexible budgeting

7. What does a favorable variance indicate?

  • Costs are lower than expected
  • Costs are higher than expected
  • Revenue is lower than expected
  • Revenue is equal to expected

8. A flexible budget adjusts to:

  • Changes in activity levels
  • Changes in management
  • Changes in tax laws
  • Changes in competitor actions

9. What is a crucial element for successful cost control?

  • Accurate data and timely reporting
  • Ignoring employee feedback
  • Overspending initially
  • Lack of communication

10. Which of these is a preventative cost control measure?

  • Regular performance reviews
  • Investigating cost variances
  • Implementing preventative maintenance
  • Analyzing past cost data

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