In setting the direct labor quantity standard, allowances are made for such items as rest time and machine down-time, based on estimates made by
A)the controller.
B)the engineering department.
C)the human resources department.
D)production workers.

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The engineering department is responsible for estimating the allowances for rest time and machine down-time when setting the direct labor quantity standard. They have the technical knowledge and expertise to make accurate estimates based on the production process and equipment used.

In Setting the Direct Labor Quantity Standard, Allowances Are Made