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Allocated factory overhead. Underapplied overhead. Question 3. Question : The two main advantages of using predetermined factory overhead rates are to provide more accurate unit cost information and to:Student Answer: Simplify the accounting process. Provide cost information on a timely basis. Insure transmission of correct data. Extend the useful life of the cost data. Adjust for variances in data sources. UNIT 2 QUIZ Question 4. Question : The ideal criterion for choosing an allocation base for overhead is: Student Answer: Ease of calculation. A cause-and-effect relationship. Ease of use. Its preciseness.