The cost of maintaining quality control testing equipment would be classified as a(n)________ cost.
A)appraisal
B)prevention
C)internal failure
D)external failure

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Quality control testing equipment is used in the process of appraising or assessing the quality of products or services. Therefore, the cost of maintaining this equipment is classified as appraisal cost. Prevention cost refers to the cost incurred to prevent defects in products, while internal failure cost and external failure cost represent the cost of correcting defects before and after delivery to customers, respectively.

The Cost of Maintaining Quality Control Testing Equipment Would Be