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APICS CLTD Exam - Topic 3 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CLTD exam

Question #: 103
Topic #: 3

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The key factors in modal determination when comparing the trade-off between cost and service include:

Adistance and load size.

Bcarner capacity and distance.

Cdistance and carrier rates.

Dcarrier rates and load size.

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by Marnie at Jul 05, 2025, 10:13 PM

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Cherrie

7 months ago

Totally agree, distance is always a major factor!

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Rene

7 months ago

Surprised that load size isn't mentioned more often.

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Svetlana

7 months ago

Carrier rates play a huge role too, can't ignore that!

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Raul

7 months ago

I think carrier capacity matters more than distance.

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Alberto

7 months ago

Distance and load size are definitely key factors.

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Larae

8 months ago

I’m leaning towards option C because it seems to connect cost and service well, but I’m a bit uncertain about the specifics.

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Paris

8 months ago

I feel like carrier rates might be more important than load size, but I could be mixing it up with another topic we covered.

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Dell

8 months ago

I remember a practice question that emphasized carrier capacity and distance, but I can't recall if that was the best answer here.

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Karl

8 months ago

I think distance is definitely a key factor, but I'm not sure if load size or carrier rates play a bigger role.

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Lamar

9 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The question is specifically asking about the trade-off between cost and service, so the key factors would be distance and carrier rates, which directly impact those two variables. I'm going to go with option C.

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Linwood

9 months ago

Okay, let's see. The question is asking about the key factors in modal determination, so it's probably looking for the factors that influence the choice of transportation mode. Distance and carrier rates make sense to me, but I'm not sure about the other options. I'll have to carefully consider each one.

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Maddie

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know distance is important, but I'm not sure if load size or carrier capacity is more relevant for the trade-off between cost and service. I might have to think this through a bit more.

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Garry

9 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I think the key factors are distance and carrier rates, so I'll go with option C.

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Tayna

11 months ago

Trick question! The real answer is E) All of the above. Modal determination is a complex beast, my friends. *winks*

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Merilyn

11 months ago

This question is a piece of cake. The correct answer is clearly C. Everyone knows that, right? *chuckles*

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Nu

9 months ago

I think the answer is A) distance and load size.

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Antione

11 months ago

The answer has to be A. Distance and load size are the key factors, come on people, it's basic logistics!

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Jolanda

10 months ago

I agree with the user comment, A is the correct answer. Distance and load size are crucial in modal determination.

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Huey

11 months ago

No way, it's definitely C. Distance and carrier rates are the main factors.

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Bobbye

11 months ago

I think it's B. Carrier capacity and distance are more important.

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Taryn

12 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with D. Carrier rates and load size are the important considerations. Who cares about distance, really?

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Cammy

11 months ago

I agree, those are important factors to take into account when determining the best mode of transportation.

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Edelmira

11 months ago

I think carrier rates and load size are definitely key factors to consider.

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Mitsue

12 months ago

I think load size and carrier rates play a significant role in the trade-off between cost and service.

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Danica

12 months ago

Distance and carrier rates, C, seem like the obvious choice here. It's all about finding the most cost-effective shipping option.

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Freeman

1 year ago

I think the answer is B. Carrier capacity and distance are the key factors in modal determination when comparing the cost-service trade-off.

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Lashaun

11 months ago

So, it's important to consider both factors when making decisions about transportation logistics.

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Amos

11 months ago

Yes, you're right. Carrier capacity and distance play a crucial role in determining the most cost-effective transportation mode.

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Joesph

12 months ago

I think the answer is B. Carrier capacity and distance are the key factors in modal determination when comparing the cost-service trade-off.

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Fletcher

1 year ago

I believe carner capacity and distance are also important factors to consider.

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Ling

1 year ago

I agree with Wilbert, distance and carrier rates are crucial in modal determination.

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Wilbert

1 year ago

I think the key factors are distance and carrier rates.

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