Which of the following would be classified as a prevention cost on a quality cost report?

A) Technical support provided to suppliers.
B) Net cost of spoilage.
C) Disposal of defective products.
D) Debugging software errors.

Prevention Cost

Expenditures made to avoid defects in products or services, including costs related to quality planning, training, and product design.

Technical Support

Assistance provided to customers or users with technology products or services, often regarding software, hardware, or other electronic or mechanical goods.

Debugging Software Errors

The process of identifying, analyzing, and correcting bugs in software.