Which of the following would not be characterized as a cost object?
A) An vehicle manufactured by an automobile manufacturer.
B) A large city's fire department.
C) A fast food restaurant located in a Midwest town.
D) A regional airline flight from Atlanta to Miami.
E) All of these are examples of cost objects.

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All the options provided (A through D) can be considered cost objects because a cost object is anything for which a separate measurement of costs is desired. This includes products, services, departments, projects, and activities. Each of the options given can have costs directly or indirectly traced to it, making them all examples of cost objects.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Characterized as a Cost