When measuring the cost of quality, the cost of inspecting incoming raw materials is a(n):
A) Prevention cost.
B) Appraisal cost.
C) Internal failure cost.
D) External failure cost.

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Appraisal costs are associated with measuring, evaluating, or auditing products to assure conformance to quality standards and performance requirements. This includes the cost of inspecting incoming raw materials to ensure they meet the necessary specifications before they are used in production.

When Measuring the Cost of Quality, the Cost of Inspecting