An unfavorable materials quantity variance indicates that:

A) actual usage of material exceeds the standard material allowed for output.
B) standard material allowed for output exceeds the actual usage of material.
C) actual material price exceeds standard price.
D) standard material price exceeds actual price.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the actual quantity of materials used in production and the standard quantity expected, multiplied by the standard cost per unit of material.

Standard Material

The predetermined quantity and cost of materials expected to be used in producing a unit of product, used as a benchmark for cost control.