Which of the Following Is False Concerning Equivalent Units

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false concerning equivalent units?

A) Equivalent units are calculated separately for each cost category.
B) Equivalent units are equal to physical units.
C) Equivalent units measure output in terms of the physical quantities of the inputs consumed.
D) Equivalent units are necessary when process costing is used.
E) The number of equivalent units may be identical for direct materials and for conversion costs.