CBS Budget Development & Forecasting 2

Question 1

Which forecasting method uses historical data patterns to project future budget figures by analyzing trends over multiple periods?

Accepted Answer

Time series analysis

Answer

Time series analysis examines historical data over time to identify patterns, trends, and seasonal variations for future projections.

Question 2

A budget analyst notices that sales consistently increase 15% in Q4 each year. This pattern is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A seasonal variation

Answer

Seasonal variations are predictable fluctuations that recur within a year, such as Q4 sales spikes driven by holidays.

Question 3

In a bottom-up budgeting approach, who initiates the budget development process?

Accepted Answer

Department managers and operational staff

Answer

Bottom-up budgeting starts with department managers and frontline staff submitting budget requests that are aggregated upward.

Question 4

When developing a capital budget, which factor distinguishes it from an operating budget?

Accepted Answer

Capital budgets address long-term asset investments with multi-year impact

Answer

Capital budgets plan for long-term investments in assets like equipment and facilities that provide value beyond a single fiscal year.

Question 5

The Delphi method of forecasting is primarily characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Iterative rounds of expert opinion gathering with feedback

Answer

The Delphi method collects expert opinions through multiple rounds, sharing summarized responses until consensus emerges.

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