Zero Base Budgeting requires: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Zero Base Budgeting requires:
A. Using last year's budget as base
B. Justification of every budget item from scratch
C. Only incremental changes
D. No justification
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
ZBB starts from a 'zero base', and every function and expenditure must be justified.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1 Report Error
If a transaction is recorded in the Journal Proper, which of the following is the most likely scenario?
A. Credit purchase of machinery for business use
B. Cash sale of old furniture
C. Credit purchase of trading goods
D. Cash payment of wages

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Credit purchases of assets (like machinery) do not go into the Purchases Book (which is only for trading goods) or Cash Book (as it's a credit transaction). They are recorded in the Journal Proper.

Question #2 Report Error
Which of the following is a feature of standard costing?
A. It is used for external reporting
B. It uses predetermined costs for control purposes
C. It is a historical cost system
D. It ignores variances

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Standard costing uses predetermined (standard) costs to compare with actual costs, allowing for variance analysis and cost control.

Question #3 Report Error
The 'Recoverable Amount' is the higher of:
A. Replacement cost and realisable value
B. Cost and net realisable value
C. Market value and book value
D. Fair value less costs to sell and value in use

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Recoverable amount = higher of (fair value less costs of disposal) and (value in use).