The cost incurs for defective products, after their shipment to customers is classified as ___________?

Correct answer: B. external failure costs

  • A. prevention costs
  • B. external failure costs
  • C. appraisal costs
  • D. internal failure costs

Explanation

A defect discovered after shipment has reached the customer, so its cost is an external failure cost. Internal failure costs arise when defects are found before delivery to customers.

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