The concept of 'Cost Control' differs from 'Cost Reduction' in that Cost Control: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The concept of 'Cost Control' differs from 'Cost Reduction' in that Cost Control:
A. Seeks to maintain costs within predefined standards/budgets
B. Is applicable only to research and development
C. Assumes a permanent reduction in unit cost
D. Challenges existing standards to find cheaper methods
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cost control ensures costs do not exceed the set budget/standard, while cost reduction seeks to permanently lower the standard itself.

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Question #1
A: The Business Entity Concept treats the business and owner as separate. R: This concept is the basis for the Accounting Equation. Choose the correct option.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Business Entity Concept separates the owner's personal transactions from the business's. This separation allows the business to recognize the owner's contribution as 'Capital' (a liability for the business), forming the basis of the Accounting Equation (Assets = Liabilities + Capital). R correctly explains A.

Question #2
In a voucher system, which voucher is used to record credit sales?
A. Credit voucher
B. Journal voucher
C. Debit voucher
D. Cash voucher

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Credit sales involve no immediate cash, so a journal voucher (non-cash voucher) is used to record the transaction.

Question #3
Under Cost Accounting, abnormal wastage of material is transferred to:
A. Finished Goods Account
B. Work in Progress Account
C. Costing Profit & Loss Account
D. Factory Overheads Account

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Abnormal losses are not treated as a cost of production; they are transferred directly to the Costing P&L account to avoid inflating product costs.