GAQM Exam CDCP-001 Topic 3 Question 47 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CDCP-001 exam

Question #: 47
Topic #: 3

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Which one of the following is an example of Direct Cost?

ALegal fees

BDamaged brand perception

CNegative public relations

DReduced customer satisfaction

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Suggested Answer: A

by Clarinda at Aug 04, 2024, 03:56 AM

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Kris

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think B) Damaged brand perception could also be considered a direct cost because it directly impacts the company's finances.

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Joaquin

4 months ago

Reduced customer satisfaction? What is this, a popularity contest? Give me a real direct cost any day. A) for the win!

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Pansy

2 months ago

Agreed, legal fees are a clear example of a direct cost.

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Shizue

2 months ago

A) Legal fees

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Theresia

2 months ago

That's more of an indirect cost, not a direct cost.

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Simona

2 months ago

B) Damaged brand perception

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Izetta

3 months ago

Legal fees can definitely be considered a direct cost.

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Michael

3 months ago

A) Legal fees

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Alecia

4 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm going to have to go with A) just to be safe. I don't want to risk getting this wrong on the exam!

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Whitley

4 months ago

I agree with Cecil, legal fees are a direct cost because they can be directly traced to a specific cost object.

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Georgeanna

4 months ago

B) and C) seem more like indirect costs to me. They're harder to measure but can still be devastating. I'd go with A).

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Franchesca

3 months ago

B) and C) seem more like indirect costs to me. They're harder to measure but can still be devastating. I'd go with A)

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Malcom

4 months ago

A) Legal fees

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Cecil

4 months ago

I think the answer is A) Legal fees.

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Lashawnda

4 months ago

I'm not so sure. Damaged brand perception or negative public relations could also be considered direct costs, as they can have a tangible impact on the business.

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Tomoko

4 months ago

Definitely A) Legal fees. That's a clear-cut direct cost that can be easily quantified and tracked.

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Carin

3 months ago

C) Negative public relations and D) Reduced customer satisfaction are also indirect costs.

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Jamal

3 months ago

B) Damaged brand perception is more of an indirect cost.

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Noe

3 months ago

I agree, A) Legal fees is a direct cost that is easy to measure.

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