In cost accounting, 'Idle Time' means: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In cost accounting, 'Idle Time' means:
A. Overtime worked
B. Time spent on maintenance
C. Standard time
D. Time for which workers are paid but no production occurs
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Idle time is unproductive time for which wages are paid.

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Question #1
The primary objective of Financial Management is:
A. Minimizing taxes
B. Profit maximization
C. Maximizing market share
D. Wealth maximization of shareholders

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Wealth maximization is considered the superior objective as it accounts for long-term value creation, risk, and the time value of money.

Question #2
The 'Budgetary Control' system involves: 1. Establishment of budgets, 2. Continuous comparison of actuals with budgets, 3. Taking corrective action, 4. Performance evaluation. Which of these are essential elements?
A. 2 and 4 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
All four are integral parts of budgetary control.

Question #3
Under 'Ind AS 21', foreign currency monetary items are translated at:
A. Average rate
B. Opening rate
C. Historical rate
D. Closing rate

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Monetary items are translated at the closing rate at the reporting date.