Standard costing involves: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Standard costing involves:
A. Recording historical costs
B. Budgeting only
C. Calculating only variable costs
D. Setting predetermined costs and comparing with actual costs
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Standard costing is a technique where standard costs are established, and variances from actual costs are analyzed.

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Question #1
S1: In the absence of a partnership deed, a partner is entitled to a salary for participating in management. S2: In the absence of a partnership deed, interest on partner's loan is allowed at 6% p.a. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Neither S1 nor S2
B. S1 only
C. Both S1 and S2
D. S2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Partnership Act 1932 does not allow any partner to claim a salary for management participation if the deed is silent. However, it does allow interest on a partner's loan at 6% p.a. S1 is incorrect, S2 is correct.

Question #2
Under the Partnership Act, if a partner is expelled, what happens to his liability for acts of the firm done before his expulsion?
A. He remains liable to third parties for acts done before expulsion until public notice is given
B. He is only liable if the remaining partners agree to indemnify him
C. His liability is transferred to the remaining partners automatically
D. He is completely released from all liabilities

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Under Section 36 of the Indian Partnership Act, an expelled partner remains liable to third parties for acts of the firm up to the date of his expulsion, until a public notice of his expulsion is given.

Question #3
Marginal cost is the cost of:
A. Fixed costs
B. Producing one unit
C. Producing one additional unit
D. Total cost divided by units

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Marginal cost is the change in total cost due to producing one additional unit.