Hello, please check my answer on these please. thank you.

Which of the following isnota reason for a direct materials quantity variance?

a.purchasing of inferior raw materials

b.malfunctioning equipment

c.spoilage of materials

d.increased material cost per unit

I think its A I was thinking of something requiring rework.

Which of the following wouldnotlend itself to applying direct labor variances?

a.research and development scientist

b.customer service personnel

c.help desk assistant

d.telemarketer

This one i think its C. assistant was the reason why i chose that answer.