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Accounting
Information Systems, 12e (Romney/Steinbart)
Chapter 14 The
Production Cycle
1)
The AIS compiles and feeds information among the business cycles. What is the
relationship between the revenue and production cycles regarding the exchange
of information?
A)
The revenue cycle provides sales forecast and customer order information to the
production cycle, but the production cycle sends information back to revenue
about finished goods production.
B)
The revenue cycle receives information from the production cycle about raw
materials needs.
C)
The production cycle sends cost of goods manufactured information back to the
revenue cycle.
D)
The production cycle does not exchange information with the revenue cycle.
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2)
Which of the following is a key feature of materials requirements planning
(MRP-II)?
A)
Reducing required inventory levels by scheduling production, rather than
estimating needs
B)
Minimizing or eliminating carrying and stockout costs
C)
Determining the optimal reorder points for all materials
D)
Determining economic order quantity for all materials
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3)
The production cycle is different than the revenue and expenditure cycles for
all the following reasons except
A)
there are no direct external data sources or destinations.
B)
cost accounting is involved in all activities.
C)
not all organizations have a production cycle.
D)
very little technology exists to make activities more efficient.
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4)
An MRP inventory system reduces inventory levels by
A)
reducing the uncertainty about when materials are needed.
B)
computing exact costs of purchasing and carrying inventory.
C)
delivering materials to the production floor exactly when needed and in exact
quantities.
D)
none of the above
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5)
Which of the following is not a product design objective?
A)
Design a product that meets customer requirements.
B)
Design a quality product.
C)
Minimize production costs.
D)
Make the design easy to track for cost accounting purposes.
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6)
The operations list shows
A)
the labor and machine requirements.
B)
the steps and operations in the production cycle.
C)
the time expected to complete each step or operation.
D)
all of the above
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7)
Push manufacturing is officially known as
A)
manufacturing resource planning (MRP).
B)
just-in-time manufacturing system (JIT).
C)
the economic order quantity (EOQ) system.
D)
ahead-of-time production implementation (ATPI).
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8)
Pull manufacturing is officially known as
A)
manufacturing resource planning (MRP).
B)
just-in-time manufacturing system (JIT).
C)
the economic order quantity (EOQ) system.
D)
ahead-of-time production implementation (ATPI).
9)
What is the main difference between MRP-II and JIT manufacturing systems?
A)
The length of the planning horizon.
B)
JIT uses long-term customer demand for planning purposes, but MRP-II uses
short-term customer demand for planning purposes.
C)
MRP-II relies on EDI, but JIT does not.
D)
There are no significant differences between MRP-II and JIT.
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10)
A master production schedule is used to develop detailed
A)
timetables of daily production and determine raw material needs.
B)
reports on daily production and material usage.
C)
daily reports on direct labor needs.
D)
inventory charts.
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11)
The production cycle document that specifies the quantity of each product to be
produced and when production should begin is the
A)
bill of materials.
B)
bill of lading.
C)
master production schedule.
D)
operations list.
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12)
What information is necessary to create the master production schedule?
A)
engineering department specifications and inventory levels
B)
engineering department specifications and sales forecasts
C)
special orders information and engineering department specifications
D)
sales forecasts, special orders information, and inventory levels
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13)
The document that authorizes the transfer of raw materials from the storeroom
to the production floor is referred to as
A)
a bill of materials.
B)
a production order.
C)
a materials requisition.
D)
a move ticket.
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14)
______ is an efficient way to track and process information about raw materials
used in production.
A)
A just-in-time inventory system
B)
Identifying materials with bar codes or RFID tags
C)
A materials resources planning inventory system
D)
Job-order costing
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15)
The use of various forms of information technology in the production process is
referred to as
A)
computerized investments and machines.
B)
computerized integration of machines.
C)
computer-integrated manufacturing.
D)
computer intense manufacturing.
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16)
Using technology such as robots and computer-controlled machinery to shift from
mass production to custom order manufacturing is referred to as
A)
computer integrated manufacturing (CIM).
B)
lean manufacturing.
C)
Six Sigma.
D)
computer-aided design (CAD).
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17)
Which objective listed below is not a cost accounting objective for the
production cycle?
A)
provide information for planning, controlling, and evaluating the performance
of production operations
B)
provide cost data about products used in pricing and product mix decisions
C)
collect and process the information used to calculate inventory and cost of
goods sold amounts that appear in the financial statements
D)
provide tests of audit control functions as part of the AIS
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18)
Which type of information below should not be maintained by the AIS in
accounting for fixed assets?
A)
identification/serial number
B)
cost
C)
improvements
D)
market value
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19)
Direct labor must be tracked and accounted for as part of the production
process. Traditionally, direct labor was tracked using ________ but an AIS
enhancement is to use ________ to record and track direct labor costs.
A)
job-time tickets; coded identification cards
B)
move tickets; coded identification cards
C)
employee earnings records; job-time tickets
D)
time cards; electronic time entry terminals
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20)
Detailed data about reasons for warranty and repair costs is considered an
applicable control used to mitigate the threat of
A)
underproduction.
B)
overproduction.
C)
poor product design.
D)
suboptimal investment of fixed assets.
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21)
For replacement of inventories and assets destroyed by fire or other disasters,
an organization needs
A)
stand-by facilities.
B)
adequate insurance coverage.
C)
source data automation.
D)
All of the above are correct.
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22)
Overproduction or underproduction can be a threat to an organization. To which
process or activity does this threat relate?
A)
product design
B)
planning and scheduling
C)
production operations
D)
cost accounting
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23)
What specific control can help restrict the rights of authorized users to only
the portion of a database needed to complete their specific job duties?
A)
an access control matrix
B)
passwords and user IDs
C)
closed-loop verification
D)
specific authorization
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24)
To reduce the threat of theft or destruction of inventories and other fixed
assets, the organization may wish to implement which of the following controls?
A)
review and approval of fixed asset acquisitions
B)
improved and more timely reporting
C)
better production and planning systems
D)
document all movement of inventory through the production process
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25)
The best control procedure for accurate data entry is
A)
the use of on-line terminals.
B)
an access control matrix.
C)
passwords and user IDs.
D)
automation of data collection.
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26)
Which of the following organization controls should be implemented and
maintained to counteract the general threat that the loss of production data
will greatly slow or halt production activity?
A)
Store key master inventory and production order files on-site only to prevent
their theft.
B)
Back up data files only after a production run has been physically completed.
C)
Access controls should apply to all terminals within the organization.
D)
Allow access to inventory records from any terminal within the organization to
provide efficient data entry.
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27)
The threat of loss of data exposes the company to
A)
the loss of assets.
B)
ineffective decision making.
C)
inefficient manufacturing.
D)
All of the above are correct.
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28)
What is the primary drawback to using a volume-driven base, such as direct
labor or machine hours, to apply overhead to products in a traditional cost
accounting system?
A)
The cost accountant may not fully understand how to track direct labor or
machine hours.
B)
It is difficult for an AIS to incorporate such a measurement into its system.
C)
It is difficult for an ERP to incorporate such a measurement into its
integrated system.
D)
Many overhead costs are incorrectly allocated to products since they do not
vary with production volume.
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29)
________ identifies costs with the corporation's strategy for production of
goods and services.
A)
Activity-based costing
B)
Job-order costing
C)
Process costing
D)
Manufacturing costing
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30)
In an Activity-Based Costing (ABC) system, a cause-and-effect relationship is
known as a
A)
cost stimulator.
B)
overhead stimulator.
C)
cost driver.
D)
cost catalyst.
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31)
What does the first term in the throughput formula, productive capacity,
represent?
A)
the maximum number of units that can be produced given current technology
B)
the percentage of total production time used to manufacture a product
C)
the percentage of "good" units produced given current technology
D)
the percentage of "bad" units produced given current technology
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32)
________ are incurred to ensure that products are created without defects the
first time.
A)
External failure costs
B)
Inspection costs
C)
Internal failure costs
D)
Prevention costs
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33)
________ are associated with testing to ensure that products meet quality
standards.
A)
External failure costs
B)
Inspection costs
C)
Internal failure costs
D)
Prevention costs
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34)
The cost of a product liability claim can be classified as a(n)
A)
prevention cost.
B)
inspection cost.
C)
internal failure cost.
D)
external failure cost.
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35)
Dolly Salem owns and operates a bakery in Charleston, South Carolina. She
maintains a file of recipes that list the ingredients used to make her famous
cakes and cookies. These recipes are examples of a(an)
A)
bill of materials.
B)
operations list.
C)
production order.
D)
materials requisition.
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36)
Dolly Salem owns and operates a bakery in Charleston, South Carolina. She
maintains a file that lists the sequence of procedures required to make each of
her famous cakes and cookies. These instructions are examples of a(an)
A)
bill of materials.
B)
operations list.
C)
production order.
D)
materials requisition.
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37)
Dolly Salem owns and operates a bakery in Charleston, South Carolina. Each
morning she prepares a list that describes the quantity and variety of cakes
and cookies that will be prepared during the day. This list is an example of
a(an)
A)
bill of materials.
B)
operations list.
C)
production order.
D)
materials requisition.
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38)
Dolly Salem owns and operates a bakery in Charleston, South Carolina. Each
afternoon, she prepares a shopping list that describes the quantity and variety
of ingredients that she will purchase in the evening from a local food
wholesaler. The shopping list is an example of a(an)
A)
bill of materials.
B)
operations list.
C)
production order.
D)
materials requisition.
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39)
Wee Bee Trucking determines the cost per delivery by summing the average cost
of loading, unloading, transporting, and maintenance. This is an example of
________ costing.
A)
job-order
B)
unit-based
C)
activity-based
D)
process
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40)
Wee Bee Trucking determines the cost per delivery by averaging total cost over
number of deliveries. This is an example of ________ costing.
A)
job-order
B)
unit-based
C)
activity-based
D)
process
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41)
Wee Bee Trucking determines the cost per delivery by identifying variables as cost
drivers, and allocating overhead accordingly. This is an example of ________
costing.
A)
job-order
B)
unit-based
C)
activity-based
D)
process
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42)
In activity-based costing, expenses associated with the purchase of health care
insurance for employees are ________ overhead.
A)
batch-related
B)
product-related
C)
companywide
D)
expenditure-based
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43)
In activity-based costing, the expenses associated with planning and design of
new products are ________ overhead.
A)
batch-related
B)
product-related
C)
companywide
D)
expenditure-based
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44)
At the end of each production run, preventive maintenance is done on the
assembly line. The expenses associated with this maintenance are ________
overhead.
A)
batch-related
B)
product-related
C)
companywide
D)
department-based
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45)
Which of the following is not a benefit of activity-based costing?
A)
Lower cost
B)
Better decisions
C)
Improved cost management
D)
Identification of cost drivers
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46)
The expenses associated with a product recall are ________ costs.
A)
prevention
B)
inspection
C)
internal failure
D)
external failure
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47)
The expenses associated with quality assurance activities are ________ costs.
A)
prevention
B)
inspection
C)
internal failure
D)
external failure
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48)
The expenses associated with the use of clean rooms in the production of
computer hard drives are ________ costs.
A)
prevention
B)
inspection
C)
internal failure
D)
external failure
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49)
The expenses associated with disposal of defective products are ________ costs.
A)
prevention
B)
inspection
C)
internal failure
D)
external failure
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50)
Labor productivity is measured by the quantity produced divided by the labor
time required to produce it. All other things held constant, an increase in
labor productivity will increase throughput by
A)
increasing productive capacity.
B)
increasing productive processing time.
C)
increasing yield.
D)
increasing all components of throughput.
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51)
In addition to identifying and dealing with defective products before they
reach customers, quality management is concerned with initiating process
changes that will reduce the number of defective units produced. All other
things held constant, a decrease in the number of defective units will increase
throughput by
A)
increasing productive capacity.
B)
increasing productive processing time.
C)
increasing yield.
D)
increasing all components of throughput.
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52)
Folding Squid Technologies has installed a new production monitoring system
that is expected to reduce system breakdowns by 28%. This system will increase
throughput by
A)
increasing productive capacity.
B)
increasing productive processing time.
C)
increasing yield.
D)
increasing all components of throughput.
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53)
Clint Smith operates a machine shop in Burbank, California. He places bids on
small lot production projects submitted by firms throughout the Los Angeles
area. Which of the following is most likely to be a cost driver for the
allocation of utility costs?
A)
Number of units produced
B)
Number of labor hours
C)
Number of projects completed
D)
Sales revenue
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54)
Folding Squid Technologies initiated a just-in-time inventory system in 2010.
Now the production manager, Chan Ziaou, wants to apply the same principles to
the entire production process. His recommendation is for the company adopt a
A)
lean manufacturing system.
B)
master production scheduling system.
C)
manufacturing resource planning system.
D)
computer-integrated manufacturing system.
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55)
This document appears to be a
A)
Materials Requisition.
B)
Production Order.
C)
Bill of Materials.
D)
Move Ticket between production and warehouse functions.
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56)
How many side panels should the company budget for use in week two?
Bill
of Materials
|
Finished
Product: DVD Player
|
||
|
Part
Number
105
125
148
155
173
195
199
|
Description
Control
Unit
Back
Panel
Side
Panel
Top/Bottom
Panel
Timer
Front
Panel
Screw
|
Quantity
1
1
2
2
1
1
6
|
|
Operations
List for: Create Side Panel
|
|||
|
Operation
Number
105
106
124
142
155
|
Description
Cut
to shape
Corner
cut
Turn
and shape
Finish
Paint
|
Machine
Number
ML15-12
ML15-9
S28-17
F54-5
P89-1
|
Standard
Time (m:s)
2:00
3:15
4:00
7:10
9:30
|
57)
How many labor hours should the company budget in week three to produce all
side panels needed? Round to the nearest hour, if necessary.
Bill
of Materials
|
Finished
Product: DVD Player
|
||
|
Part
Number
105
125
148
155
173
195
199
|
Description
Control
Unit
Back
Panel
Side
Panel
Top/Bottom
Panel
Timer
Front
Panel
Screw
|
Quantity
1
1
2
2
1
1
6
|
|
Operations
List for: Create Side Panel
|
|||
|
Operation
Number
105
106
124
142
155
|
Description
Cut
to shape
Corner
cut
Turn
and shape
Finish
Paint
|
Machine
Number
ML15-12
ML15-9
S28-17
F54-5
P89-1
|
Standard
Time (m:s)
2:00
3:15
4:00
7:10
9:30
|
58)
Identify and discuss the two documents that are the result of product design
activities.
59)
Explain what CIM means and its benefits.
60)
What types of data are accumulated by cost accounting? What is the accountant's
role in cost accounting?
61)
What role does the AIS play in the production cycle?
62)
Discuss the role the accountant can play in the production cycle.
63)
Identify and discuss the two common methods of production planning.
64)
What are the two major types of cost accounting systems and what are the
differences between the two?
65)
Describe five threats in the production cycle and the applicable control
procedures used to mitigate each threat.
66)
Discuss two measures that can address the threats of inefficiencies and quality
controls problems.
67)
Discuss the criticisms of traditional cost accounting methods.
68)
What is activity-based costing (ABC)? How does it compare with the traditional
costing methods? What are the benefits of activity-based costing?
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