In a Cost of Quality (COQ) report, maintenance costs for test equipment would be classified as:
A) Prevention costs.
B) Retention costs.
C) Appraisal costs.
D) Internal failure costs.
E) External failure costs.

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Maintenance costs for test equipment are classified as appraisal costs because they are associated with activities to ensure that products or services meet quality standards before they reach the customer. This includes costs related to the inspection and testing of products.

In a Cost of Quality (COQ) Report, Maintenance Costs for Test