Cost & Management Accounting

Download Q&A

Cost & Management Accounting MCQ & Objective Questions

Cost & Management Accounting is a crucial subject for students preparing for various school and competitive exams in India. Mastering this topic not only enhances your understanding of financial principles but also significantly boosts your exam scores. Practicing MCQs and objective questions helps in reinforcing key concepts and identifying important questions that frequently appear in exams.

What You Will Practise Here

  • Fundamentals of Cost Accounting
  • Costing Methods: Job Costing, Process Costing, and Activity-Based Costing
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Break-even Analysis and Cost-Volume-Profit Relationships
  • Standard Costing and Performance Measurement
  • Financial Statements Analysis
  • Key Formulas and Definitions in Cost & Management Accounting

Exam Relevance

Cost & Management Accounting is an integral part of the curriculum for CBSE, State Boards, and various competitive exams such as NEET and JEE. Questions often focus on practical applications, theoretical concepts, and problem-solving skills. Common question patterns include multiple-choice questions that test your understanding of key principles and calculations related to costs and management strategies.

Common Mistakes Students Make

  • Confusing different costing methods and their applications.
  • Misunderstanding the concepts of fixed and variable costs.
  • Overlooking the importance of accurate budgeting and variance analysis.
  • Neglecting to memorize essential formulas and definitions.
  • Failing to practice enough objective questions to build confidence.

FAQs

Question: What are the key topics I should focus on for Cost & Management Accounting exams?
Answer: Focus on costing methods, budgeting, variance analysis, and key formulas to excel in your exams.

Question: How can I improve my performance in Cost & Management Accounting MCQs?
Answer: Regular practice of MCQs and understanding the underlying concepts will significantly improve your performance.

Start solving practice MCQs today to test your understanding of Cost & Management Accounting and enhance your exam preparation. Remember, consistent practice is the key to success!

Q. If a product sells for $100 and has a variable cost of $60, what is the contribution margin per unit?
  • A. $40
  • B. $60
  • C. $100
  • D. $20
Q. If a product sells for $100 and has variable costs of $60, what is the contribution margin?
  • A. $40
  • B. $60
  • C. $100
  • D. $20
Q. If fixed costs are $50,000 and the contribution margin per unit is $25, how many units must be sold to break even?
  • A. 1,000 units
  • B. 2,000 units
  • C. 2,500 units
  • D. 3,000 units
Q. If the actual cost of production is $120,000 and the budgeted cost is $100,000, what is the cost variance?
  • A. $20,000 Favorable
  • B. $20,000 Unfavorable
  • C. $10,000 Favorable
  • D. $10,000 Unfavorable
Q. If the budgeted cost for direct materials is $50,000 and the actual cost is $55,000, what is the direct materials price variance?
  • A. $5,000 Favorable
  • B. $5,000 Unfavorable
  • C. $10,000 Favorable
  • D. $10,000 Unfavorable
Q. If the budgeted fixed costs are $50,000 and the actual fixed costs are $55,000, what is the fixed cost variance?
  • A. $5,000 Favorable
  • B. $5,000 Unfavorable
  • C. $50,000 Favorable
  • D. $50,000 Unfavorable
Q. If the budgeted fixed overhead is $200,000 and the actual fixed overhead is $210,000, what is the fixed overhead variance?
  • A. $10,000 Favorable
  • B. $10,000 Unfavorable
  • C. $20,000 Favorable
  • D. $20,000 Unfavorable
Q. If the budgeted overhead is $200,000 and the actual overhead is $180,000, what is the overhead variance?
  • A. $20,000 Favorable
  • B. $20,000 Unfavorable
  • C. $40,000 Favorable
  • D. $40,000 Unfavorable
Q. If the budgeted overhead is $200,000 and the actual overhead is $220,000, what is the overhead variance?
  • A. $20,000 Favorable
  • B. $20,000 Unfavorable
  • C. $40,000 Favorable
  • D. $40,000 Unfavorable
Q. If the contribution margin per unit is $20 and fixed costs are $40,000, how many units must be sold to break even?
  • A. 1,500
  • B. 2,000
  • C. 2,500
  • D. 3,000
Q. If the contribution margin per unit is $40 and fixed costs are $20,000, how many units need to be sold to achieve a target profit of $10,000?
  • A. 750 units
  • B. 500 units
  • C. 600 units
  • D. 400 units
Q. If the fixed costs are $12,000 and the variable cost per unit is $20, how many units must be sold to achieve a target profit of $8,000 if the selling price is $50?
  • A. 400 units
  • B. 500 units
  • C. 600 units
  • D. 700 units
Q. If the marginal cost of producing an additional unit is $10 and the selling price is $15, what is the profit from selling that unit?
  • A. $5
  • B. $10
  • C. $15
  • D. $0
Q. If the selling price is $250 and the variable cost is $150, what is the contribution margin ratio?
  • A. 40%
  • B. 50%
  • C. 60%
  • D. 70%
Q. If the selling price is $300 and the variable cost is $180, what is the contribution margin per unit?
  • A. $120
  • B. $180
  • C. $300
  • D. $60
Q. If the selling price per unit is $10 and the marginal cost per unit is $6, what is the contribution margin per unit?
  • A. $4
  • B. $6
  • C. $10
  • D. $2
Q. If the selling price per unit is $100 and the variable cost per unit is $60, what is the margin of safety in dollars if the break-even sales are $40,000?
  • A. $20,000
  • B. $30,000
  • C. $10,000
  • D. $15,000
Q. If the selling price per unit is $15 and the variable cost per unit is $5, what is the contribution margin per unit?
  • A. $10
  • B. $5
  • C. $15
  • D. $0
Q. If the total fixed costs are $12,000 and the contribution margin ratio is 40%, what is the sales revenue needed to break even?
  • A. $30,000
  • B. $40,000
  • C. $50,000
  • D. $60,000
Q. If the total variable costs for producing 2,000 units are $24,000, what is the variable cost per unit?
  • A. $12
  • B. $10
  • C. $8
  • D. $6
Q. In a case study, a company has a budgeted cost of goods sold of $40,000 and actual cost of goods sold of $45,000. What is the cost variance?
  • A. $5,000 Favorable
  • B. $5,000 Unfavorable
  • C. $0
  • D. $10,000 Unfavorable
Q. In a case study, a company has a contribution margin of $40 per unit and fixed costs of $200,000. How many units must be sold to achieve a target profit of $100,000?
  • A. 5,000 units
  • B. 7,500 units
  • C. 10,000 units
  • D. 12,500 units
Q. In a case study, a company has total fixed costs of $100,000 and sells its product for $25. If the variable cost per unit is $15, how many units must be sold to break even?
  • A. 5,000 units
  • B. 10,000 units
  • C. 15,000 units
  • D. 20,000 units
Q. In a case study, a company has total sales of $50,000 and total variable costs of $30,000. What is the contribution margin?
  • A. $20,000
  • B. $30,000
  • C. $50,000
  • D. $10,000
Q. In a case study, a company incurs $10,000 in rent for its factory. How should this cost be classified?
  • A. Variable Cost
  • B. Direct Cost
  • C. Fixed Cost
  • D. Mixed Cost
Q. In a case study, a company incurs $10,000 in rent for its factory. This cost is classified as:
  • A. Variable Cost
  • B. Fixed Cost
  • C. Direct Cost
  • D. Indirect Cost
Q. In a case study, a company sells a product for $50, with variable costs of $30 and fixed costs of $10, what is the contribution margin?
  • A. $10
  • B. $20
  • C. $30
  • D. $40
Q. In a CVP analysis, which of the following factors is NOT considered?
  • A. Selling price per unit
  • B. Variable cost per unit
  • C. Total fixed costs
  • D. Market demand
Q. In a flexible budget, costs are adjusted based on what factor?
  • A. Fixed costs only
  • B. Variable costs only
  • C. Actual level of activity
  • D. Projected sales revenue
Q. In a flexible budget, costs are adjusted based on which of the following?
  • A. Actual sales volume
  • B. Projected sales volume
  • C. Historical sales volume
  • D. Standard costs
Showing 121 to 150 of 292 (10 Pages)
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely