Diminishing Line Method of Depreciation Quiz
Test your knowledge of the diminishing line method (reducing balance method) of depreciation calculation and its applications in accounting.
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Question 1: What is the main characteristic of the diminishing line method of depreciation?
Equal depreciation amount each year
Depreciation increases each year
Higher depreciation in early years
No depreciation in first year
Question 2: The depreciation rate in diminishing line method is applied to:
Original cost
Book value
Market value
Scrap value
Question 3: Which type of assets is the diminishing line method most suitable for?
Land and buildings
Technology and vehicles
Office furniture
Long-term investments
Question 4: What happens to the annual depreciation amount under this method over time?
Remains constant
Decreases progressively
Increases progressively
Fluctuates randomly
Question 5: What is a key advantage of the diminishing line method?
Simpler calculations
Matches maintenance costs
Lower tax burden
Easier asset disposal
Question 6: In the formula (Cost - Scrap Value) × Rate%, what represents the depreciation base in the first year?
Scrap Value
Cost - Scrap Value
Original Cost
Market Value
Question 7: What factor is NOT considered when determining the depreciation rate?
Asset's useful life
Market demand
Salvage value
Asset type
Question 8: When is the diminishing line method NOT recommended?
For assets with steady value decline
For technology equipment
For vehicles
For machinery