Under Activity Based Costing (ABC), the number of purchase orders processed is an example of a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under Activity Based Costing (ABC), the number of purchase orders processed is an example of a:
A. Cost Driver
B. Cost Object
C. Cost Pool
D. Direct Cost
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A cost driver is the factor that creates or influences a cost. The number of orders 'drives' the purchasing department's costs.

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Question #1
Under 'Ind AS 37', a provision is recognised for:
A. All future operating losses
B. Repairs and maintenance
C. Self-insurance
D. A present obligation from a past event, where outflow of resources is probable and can be reliably estimated

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Provision recognition criteria: present obligation, probable outflow, reliable estimate.

Question #2
The 'GST on Virtual Digital Assets' is:
A. Exempt
B. 5%
C. 18%
D. 28%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
GST on services related to VDA is generally 18%.

Question #3
S1: A triple column cash book records cash, bank, and discount transactions. S2: A contra entry in a cash book involves both cash and bank columns. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. S1 only
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S2 only
D. Both S1 and S2

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A triple column cash book has columns for cash, bank, and discount on both sides. A contra entry occurs when transactions involve both cash and bank (e.g., cash deposited into bank), affecting both columns.