APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 89 Discussion

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Question #: 89
Topic #: 2

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Which material handling equipment is the most flexible in a distribution center?

AIndustrial trucks

BConveyor

CCrane

DHoist

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Suggested Answer: A

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Jerry

3 months ago

Cranes have their uses, but I’d still pick trucks for flexibility!

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Gladys

3 months ago

Really? I didn’t expect industrial trucks to be the top choice.

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Loren

3 months ago

I’m not so sure about that, conveyors are pretty versatile too.

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Shakira

4 months ago

Totally agree, they can handle various loads!

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Sheridan

4 months ago

I think industrial trucks are the most flexible.

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Bo

4 months ago

Hoists seem limited to vertical movement, so I don't think they fit the flexibility criteria either.

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Nichelle

4 months ago

I feel like cranes are more specialized, so I doubt they would be the answer here.

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Kindra

4 months ago

I remember a practice question about conveyors being efficient, but flexibility seems more related to trucks.

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Ronna

5 months ago

I think industrial trucks might be the most flexible since they can move around easily, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Candida

5 months ago

Conveyor systems seem like they could be the most flexible, since they can move items continuously without needing to be manually operated.

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Renea

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully. The different options all have their pros and cons.

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Daron

5 months ago

I think industrial trucks are the most flexible option in a distribution center. They can move around easily and handle a variety of materials.

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Eleonora

5 months ago

Cranes are pretty versatile for moving large or heavy items, but I'm not sure they'd be the most flexible overall in a distribution center setting.

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Cherelle

5 months ago

This one seems straightforward. I think the answer is B - the account currency must match the org default currency for the commas and symbols to display correctly.

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Irving

5 months ago

This looks pretty straightforward. I'll just follow the steps in the first answer choice - select Paragraph Spacing and then set the line spacing to 1.15. Shouldn't be too difficult.

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Tamesha

5 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident on this one. The PK constraint is all about ensuring uniqueness, so it has to be evaluated before the row is inserted, not after. Option C is the way to go.

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Krystal

2 years ago

If I had a forklift that could also fly, that would be the ultimate in flexibility. But since that's not an option, I'll have to go with A.

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Lindsey

2 years ago

Industrial trucks can do the job of a crane or conveyor, but a crane or conveyor can't do the job of an industrial truck. Flexibility wins, A is the answer!

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Halina

2 years ago

I think I'll go with industrial trucks too, they seem like the best choice.

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Annmarie

2 years ago

I agree, industrial trucks are definitely the most flexible option.

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Skye

2 years ago

This is a tough one, but I'm going to say industrial trucks are the most flexible. They can navigate the whole distribution center. Option A for me.

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Nichelle

2 years ago

I think conveyor systems are also pretty flexible, they can transport items quickly and efficiently throughout the distribution center. Option B is a good choice too.

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Veronika

2 years ago

I agree, industrial trucks can easily move around and transport different types of materials. Option A is definitely the most flexible choice.

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Jettie

2 years ago

I don't know, the crane sounds pretty flexible to me. It can reach high shelves and move loads around. I'll go with C.

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Casie

2 years ago

Crane may be able to reach high shelves, but industrial trucks can navigate through tight spaces. A

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Marti

2 years ago

I agree, conveyor systems are also very flexible and can be easily reconfigured. B

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Tawna

2 years ago

I think industrial trucks are more flexible because they can move in different directions easily. A

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Desire

2 years ago

Cranes and hoists are more specialized equipment. For a distribution center, I think the most flexible option is industrial trucks - option A.

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Kattie

2 years ago

I disagree, I believe conveyor is the most flexible because it can move items quickly and efficiently.

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Princess

2 years ago

Conveyor systems are great for moving items in a linear fashion, but they lack the flexibility of industrial trucks. I'm choosing A.

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Raul

2 years ago

I prefer using cranes for lifting and moving heavy items in a distribution center.

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Reynalda

2 years ago

I think conveyor systems are more efficient for moving items in a linear fashion.

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Alberta

2 years ago

I agree, industrial trucks are definitely the most flexible option in a distribution center.

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Hyman

2 years ago

I think industrial trucks are the most flexible.

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Adolph

2 years ago

I'm going with option A - industrial trucks. They can move around the distribution center and handle a variety of loads.

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Jules

2 years ago

I agree, they can easily navigate through the distribution center.

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Shawna

2 years ago

Industrial trucks are definitely the most flexible option.

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Lenna

2 years ago

I agree, industrial trucks are versatile and can navigate through the distribution center efficiently.

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Lauran

2 years ago

Industrial trucks are definitely the most flexible option. They can handle different types of loads easily.

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Leatha

2 years ago

I think conveyor systems are more efficient for moving large volumes of goods quickly.

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Victor

2 years ago

I agree, industrial trucks are definitely the most flexible option.

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