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APICS CLTD Exam - Topic 6 Question 101 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CLTD exam
Question #: 101
Topic #: 6
[All CLTD Questions]

Which of the following shipment modes is the most prone to packaging and product damage?

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Cletus
2 months ago
Rail is surprisingly safe compared to the others.
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Dong
2 months ago
Really? I thought water transport was the worst for damage.
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Lauran
2 months ago
Definitely, truck shipments usually have fewer issues.
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Erasmo
3 months ago
I agree, air is the most prone to damage for sure!
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Wilda
3 months ago
I've read that air shipments can be rough on packages.
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Loren
3 months ago
I have a feeling that water transport could be the answer, but I also remember something about how trucks can get jostled around a lot.
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Viva
3 months ago
I practiced a similar question where rail was mentioned as having fewer issues, but I can't recall if that applies here too.
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Bette
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like truck shipments might have a higher risk because of all the stops and starts on the road.
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Florinda
4 months ago
I think air shipments are usually more careful, but I remember reading that water transport can lead to damage due to rough seas.
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Tegan
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I'll have to carefully consider the unique challenges of each shipping mode before selecting my answer.
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Ling
4 months ago
I'm going to go with air shipment as the most prone to damage. The packages have to withstand the pressure changes and turbulence during the flight, which can be really hard on the packaging.
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Estrella
4 months ago
Based on my understanding, water shipment would be the most risky option. The packages have to withstand the constant motion and potential impacts of being transported by ship.
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Kiera
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'd have to think through the pros and cons of each shipping mode to decide which is most prone to damage.
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Rene
5 months ago
I think air shipment would be the most prone to packaging and product damage, since the packages are handled more roughly and experience more turbulence during the flight.
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Laurene
8 months ago
Wait, you mean package damage is a concern? I thought the goal was to see how much abuse the products could take. Air shipping it is!
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Ty
8 months ago
Haha, rail shipping? More like 'fail' shipping! I can just see the packages flying off the train like popcorn kernels. No thanks!
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Erick
8 months ago
Truck shipping is the way to go. Sure, the drivers might get a little 'creative' with the handling, but at least it's on solid ground, you know?
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Kate
8 months ago
I'm going with water. Have you seen the size of those cargo ships? I bet they just toss the packages overboard if they run out of space!
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Eun
7 months ago
I agree with you, air shipments can be pretty rough on packages.
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Nakisha
7 months ago
I think air is the most prone to damage. Those packages get tossed around a lot!
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Denna
8 months ago
Definitely air shipping! I've heard so many horror stories about packages getting tossed around like beach balls. Not a fan of that mode at all.
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Dorothy
7 months ago
Rail shipping can be a good middle ground for protecting packages.
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Rosio
7 months ago
D) Rail
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Nickolas
7 months ago
Water shipping is generally safer for fragile items.
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Stephaine
7 months ago
C) Water
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Alesia
7 months ago
Truck shipping is usually more stable and less prone to damage.
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Arminda
8 months ago
B) Truck
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Lynda
8 months ago
I agree, air shipping can be rough on packages.
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Doyle
8 months ago
A) Air
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Evan
9 months ago
Trucks can experience rough roads and bumps, leading to more potential for damage.
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Anissa
9 months ago
Why do you think it's B) Truck?
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Evan
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's B) Truck.
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Anissa
10 months ago
I think it's A) Air.
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