Question 1

Which of the following statements is correct in respect of the key feature of dual pricing?

Options :

A : The selling price recorded by the selling division is higher than the cost recorded by the receiving division.

B : Internal customers are offered trade discounts depending on the number of units they purchase.

C : Internal transfers are priced at marginal cost and a lump sum payment is made subsequently to contribute to fixed costs.

D : Internal customers are charged a lower price than external customers to reflect savings in distribution costs.

Answer: A

Question 2

Company D is about to launch an innovative and unique product which may face direct competition within three years. The company needs to achieve a rapid payback on all investments because it has limited access to external finance.
Which is the most appropriate pricing strategy for company D's new product, and for what reason?

Options :

A : Market skimming because it exploits areas of the market which are sensitive to price.

B : Penetration pricing because it can be used to rapidly build sales volume in mature markets.

C : Market skimming because it enables high prices to be charged to buyers who want the product as soon as possible.

D : Penetration pricing because it can be used to rapidly build sales volume in high growth markets.

Answer: C

Question 3

A company is classifying its quality costs to prepare a quality cost report. Which of the following are conformance costs?
Select ALL that apply.

Options :

A : Internal Failure Costs

B : External Failure Costs

C : Prevention Costs

D : Appraisal Costs

Answer: C,D

Question 4

Which TWO of the following expressions are correct?

Options :

A : 1 + money rate = (1 + real rate) x (1 + inflation rate)

B : 1 + real rate = (1 + money rate) / (1 + inflation rate)

C : 1 + real rate = (1 + inflation rate) / (1 + money rate)

D : 1 + money rate = (1 + inflation rate) / (1 + real rate)

E : 1 + inflation rate = (1 + money rate) x (1 + real rate)

Answer: A,B

Question 5

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to responsibility centres?
Select ALL that apply.

Options :

A : Revenue centre managers have a lower level of decision-making authority than profit centre managers.

B : Revenue centre managers and profit centre managers are accountable for controllable costs only.

C : Profit centre managers and investment centre managers are responsible for the majority of operating costs incurred.

D : Investment centre managers have a higher level of managerial authority than profit centre managers.

E : Managers of profit centres have authority over the level of investment in working capital but managers of cost centres do not.

Answer: A,C,D

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