Welcome to your International Navodaya Chamber of Commerce (INCOC) Platform ! Subject: Strategic Cost Management Total Number of Question: 40 Time: 41 Minutes Please check your email after completion of test for result. All the best... Name Phone No Email Area Pin Code 1. Which of the following is a limitation of Activity-Based Costing (ABC)? It is easy to implement and maintain It only applies to manufacturing firms It can be complex and costly to implement It ignores the indirect costs None 2. In cost-plus pricing, the price of a product is determined by: The product's perceived value to customers Competitors' pricing strategies Adding a markup to the cost of production The demand and supply in the market None 3. Cost leadership strategy is best implemented when: The company offers a unique and differentiated product The company competes on price in a highly competitive market The company focuses on a specific target market segment The company has high product differentiation None 4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Target Costing? Setting a competitive price and then determining the target cost Focusing on achieving the desired profit margin Reducing the cost of production after the product is designed Involving cross-functional teams in cost reduction efforts None 5. Which of the following is a benefit of using Kaizen costing? Focus on long-term cost reductions Continuous improvement and cost reductions in small increments Significant one-time cost savings Setting up high levels of inventory to meet demand None 6. In the Theory of Constraints (TOC), a "constraint" refers to: A limitation in the supply chain process The bottleneck or process step that limits the overall throughput A lack of available financial resources A limitation in the marketing budget None 7. What is the main feature of zero-based budgeting (ZBB)? Using last year’s budget as the base for the new budget Allocating a fixed percentage increase to last year’s budget Justifying every expense from scratch, regardless of past budgets Increasing the budget by a fixed percentage annually None 8. In value engineering, the focus is on: Reducing overhead costs Improving efficiency without compromising quality Increasing the complexity of product design Maximizing direct labor costs None 9. Which of the following would be the most suitable method for cost allocation in a service industry? Process costing Activity-based costing (ABC) Job order costing Standard costing None 10. What is the primary objective of life cycle costing? To minimize initial production costs To manage costs throughout the product's entire life cycle To focus on reducing direct labor costs To allocate fixed costs to different departments None 11. Standard costing is most effective for companies that: Use custom-made products for clients Have high variability in production processes Have repetitive, standardized production processes Provide services rather than physical products None 12. In Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) analysis, the contribution margin is important because it: Represents the amount available to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit Directly affects the company’s pricing strategy Reflects the company’s profit Helps in determining the optimal level of output None 13. Strategic cost management is a part of: Product pricing only Overall business strategy, aiming to improve cost efficiency and competitiveness Financial statement preparation Cost allocation only None 14. What is the main purpose of benchmarking in cost management? To compare costs with the industry standards and best practices To calculate the break-even point To reduce administrative costs To determine the selling price of products None 15. Which of the following is a key characteristic of Activity-Based Costing (ABC)? It uses labor hours as the primary cost driver It allocates overhead costs based on the activities that generate them It focuses only on variable costs It simplifies cost allocation to products None 16. The target cost of a product is determined by: The cost of producing the product The expected selling price minus the desired profit margin The market price of the product The company’s historical cost data None 17. What is the key feature of variable costing? It includes both fixed and variable costs in the cost of goods sold It includes only variable manufacturing costs in product costs It focuses on long-term fixed costs It treats fixed manufacturing costs as a period cost None 18. Which of the following is the primary aim of cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis? To determine the price elasticity of demand To calculate the break-even point and the impact of changes in costs, volume, and prices on profits To calculate return on investment (ROI) To allocate costs based on production activities None 19. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Flexible Budgeting? It can be adjusted for different levels of production It helps in comparing actual performance with budgeted performance It is used to assess fixed costs only It adjusts for changes in activity levels None 20. In cost-plus pricing, the markup percentage is typically determined by: The total demand for the product The competitive pricing in the market The desired profit margin and cost of production The quality and perceived value of the product None 21. The economic value added (EVA) method helps to assess whether a company: Generates enough profit to cover its fixed costs Is creating value for its shareholders after accounting for the cost of capital Has managed its production costs effectively Is meeting its break-even targets None 22. The primary aim of strategic cost management is to: Reduce all costs in the business Align cost management strategies with business strategy to gain a competitive advantage Focus only on variable costs Maximize profitability by increasing sales None 23. In benchmarking, a company compares its own performance to: Past performance Competitors or industry leaders The target cost Sales forecasts None 24. The primary feature of process costing is that it: Applies to industries where products are mass-produced and identical Uses job order costing to allocate costs Requires a lot of detailed tracking of individual products Focuses on calculating break-even points None 25. In value chain analysis, the goal is to: Identify and improve activities that add value to the product while eliminating non-value- added activities Focus on reducing direct labor costs Maximize inventory turnover Minimize the production time None 26. The Theory of Constraints (TOC) focuses primarily on: Eliminating waste across all operations Identifying and addressing the constraint or bottleneck in the process that limits throughput Managing costs across all departments Maximizing inventory management None 27. In cost-plus pricing, the final price of a product depends on: Competitor prices Customer's perceived value Production cost and desired profit margin Market demand None 28. What is the purpose of budgetary control in cost management? To allocate costs to activities To compare actual performance with budgeted targets and take corrective actions To determine the profit margin on each product To calculate the direct labor cost None 29. What is the key difference between fixed costs and variable costs in cost management? Fixed costs vary with the level of production, while variable costs do not Fixed costs remain constant regardless of production levels, while variable costs change with production levels Variable costs are always higher than fixed costs Fixed costs are used for long-term investments, while variable costs are for operational purposes None 30. Which of the following is NOT a feature of cost-plus pricing? Pricing is based on adding a fixed percentage markup to cost The markup is determined based on the cost of production and desired profit It is used for determining prices in a competitive market It ensures recovery of the cost of production plus a profit margin None 31. What is value chain analysis primarily used for? Maximizing profits by reducing taxes Identifying and improving activities that add value while eliminating inefficiencies Increasing the sales revenue by expanding into new markets Calculating direct costs and indirect costs None 32. In target costing, the price of a product is determined by: The company's historical price data The estimated cost of production minus a required profit margin The competitors’ prices The demand for the product None 33. The activity-based costing (ABC) system assigns overhead costs based on: The total sales revenue The number of products sold The activities that consume resources Direct labor costs None 34. In just-in-time (JIT) inventory management, companies focus on: Reducing the number of suppliers Minimizing storage costs by receiving materials only as needed Increasing inventory to meet potential demand surges Expanding warehouse capacity None 35. Which of the following is a key benefit of flexible budgeting? It helps in comparing actual performance to a static budget It adjusts budget figures for changes in production levels It minimizes the need for periodic reviews It fixes costs for a specific level of activity None 36. What is the key concept of Theory of Constraints (TOC) in cost management? Focus on eliminating all inefficiencies in operations Identify and address the bottleneck that limits overall production capacity Minimize fixed costs by cutting down on production time Expand the supply chain to increase capacity None 37. What is differentiation strategy in cost management? Focus on offering lower-priced products compared to competitors Offering unique products with distinct features to command a premium price Maximizing production efficiency and reducing costs Focusing on cost-cutting in production processes None 38. What is the main focus of value engineering? Reducing costs without compromising quality or functionality b) Maximizing profit margins by increasing prices Allocating indirect costs based on production volumes Reducing direct labor costs in production processes None 39. Which of the following is NOT a feature of life cycle costing? Managing costs across all stages of a product's life Estimating costs only during production Considering costs for design, production, and disposal Providing a total cost picture for decision-making None 40. Which of the following cost management methods focuses on continual improvement and cost reduction in small steps? 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