A 'Standard Cost' is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A 'Standard Cost' is:
A. Average cost
B. Actual cost incurred
C. A predetermined cost based on technical estimates
D. Historical cost
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Standard cost is a scientifically predetermined cost used as a benchmark for performance evaluation.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
Which of the following is an 'Accounting Estimate'?
A. Revenue recognition policy
B. Useful life of an asset
C. Depreciation method
D. Inventory valuation method

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Useful life is an estimate; depreciation method is an accounting policy.

Question #2
The 'Consolidation Procedure' under AS 21 requires:
A. Ignoring subsidiary's data
B. Line by line adding of like items of assets, liabilities, income, expenses
C. Only adding assets
D. Only adding profits

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Consolidation combines similar items and eliminates intra-group transactions.

Question #3
In a partnership firm, a partner's current account is maintained to record:
A. Drawings, interest on capital, salary, share of profit, etc.
B. Only capital contributions
C. Only profits
D. Only loans to partners

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Fixed capital method keeps capital account for initial capital and current account for all other adjustments.