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Below are the scanned copy of Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) Question Paper with answer keys of Exam Name 'Assistant Accounts Officer' And exam conducted in the year 2023. And Question paper code was '116/2023/OL'. Medium of question paper was in Malayalam or English . Booklet Alphacode was ''. Answer keys are given at the bottom, but we suggest you to try answering the questions yourself and compare the key along wih to check your performance. Because we would like you to do and practice by yourself.
(i) The loss of time inherent in the production process is called Normal Idle Time
(11) The fire, non-availability of material and power failure is Abnormal Idle Time. It
is excluded from the cost
(iii) Inflated wage rate method is used in case of normal idle time where wage
rate is inflated properly and spreading the cost of idle time over effective hours
(iv) Abnormal idle time wage should be debited to costing, P/L Account
A:-(ii), (iv)
B:-(i), (iii)
C:-(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-The cost of spare parts and accessories and overhaul in service costing
is categorized under which of the following charges
A:-Operating charges
B:-Standing charges
C:-Maintenance charges
D:-Fixed charges
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-(i) It is difficult to apply standard costing
(11) It facilitates cost control by comparing actual with estimates
(iii) It involves a lot of clerical work and chances of errors are high
(iv) It is also called terminal order costing
Choose the correct costing method to which the above features related?
A:-Operating costing
B:-Contact costing
C:-Process costing
D:-Job costing
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-A local authority is preparing cash budget for its refuse disposal
department. Which of the following items would not be included in cash budget?
A:-Operative wages
B:-Depreciation of machinery
C:-Fuel for the collection vehicle
D:-Capital cost of new collection vehicle
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Which of the following statement is correct?
A:-Opening Stock + Net purchase - Direct expense - closing stock = cost of
goods sold
B:-Opening Stock + Net purchase + Direct expense - closing stock = cost of
goods sold