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APICS CPIM-BSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 90 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-BSP exam
Question #: 90
Topic #: 2
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What is the forecast for period 34 if a simple three-period moving average is used?

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by Ria at Jun 24, 2024, 11:31 AM

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Rozella
3 months ago
Simple average would be 315, so 318 makes sense.
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Lisha
3 months ago
Totally agree, 318 sounds right!
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Leoma
3 months ago
Wait, how do we know the last three values?
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Quentin
4 months ago
I think the answer is 325!
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Lou
4 months ago
The last three periods were 310, 315, and 320.
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Joaquin
4 months ago
I practiced this method before, and I think the answer might be 313, but I’m not completely confident about the numbers.
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Chery
4 months ago
I feel like the answer should be around 318, but I can't quite recall how to calculate it accurately.
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Marci
4 months ago
I think I saw a similar question where we had to calculate a moving average, and I ended up choosing the middle value. I hope that's the same approach here!
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Maynard
5 months ago
I remember practicing moving averages, but I'm not sure if I should include the last three periods or just the most recent ones.
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Sheridan
5 months ago
I got this! The three-period moving average for period 34 is the average of periods 31, 32, and 33. So the forecast for period 34 is 318.
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Hermila
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused. I'm not sure how to calculate a three-period moving average. Can someone explain that to me?
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Karan
5 months ago
Okay, let's think this through step-by-step. I need to calculate the simple three-period moving average for period 34 based on the data provided in the image.
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Loren
5 months ago
This looks straightforward. I just need to find the average of the three periods leading up to period 34, which are 310, 315, and 320. The answer should be one of the options provided.
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Jennifer
5 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. The key is focusing on the "under forensically sound conditions" part. That's the important part that makes this a true statement, since mobile phone forensics has to follow strict protocols to be admissible as evidence.
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Lizette
5 months ago
Wasn't SNMP more about polling rather than pushing data? I feel like that could be a trick option in this question.
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Vernell
5 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. Based on the network diagram and the routing protocol options, I think the answer is iBGP. iBGP is used within the same autonomous system, and the question doesn't mention anything about different autonomous systems, so iBGP should be a valid option.
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Terrilyn
10 months ago
Aw man, I bet the answer is D) 325. That's gotta be the trick question, right? Nah, just kidding, C) 318 is the way to go.
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An
8 months ago
Yeah, I'm going with C) 318 as well. Let's see if we're right!
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Sage
9 months ago
I agree, C) 318 seems like the most reasonable choice for the forecast.
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My
9 months ago
I think you might be onto something with D) 325, but I'm leaning towards C) 318.
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Lore
10 months ago
Hah, this is too easy! A simple three-period moving average is just the average of the last three periods. Piece of cake, the answer is C) 318.
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Paul
9 months ago
You got it! C) 318 is the forecast for period 34.
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Alexia
9 months ago
Nice job! It's definitely C) 318.
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Ardella
9 months ago
That's correct! The answer is C) 318.
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Iluminada
10 months ago
Wait, wait, wait. If it's a simple three-period moving average, then the forecast for period 34 would be the average of periods 31, 32, and 33. I'm thinking C) 318 is the right answer.
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Rikki
9 months ago
So, even though C) 318 is the most likely answer, we should consider the possibility of unexpected changes.
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Pura
9 months ago
That's a good point. The moving average might not capture sudden changes in the data.
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Margarett
9 months ago
But what if there is a sudden change in the trend? Wouldn't that affect the forecast?
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Yolando
9 months ago
Yes, C) 318 is the most likely answer based on the information provided.
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Carmen
10 months ago
I agree with you, C) 318 seems like the correct forecast for period 34.
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Jacki
10 months ago
I agree with you, C) 318 seems like the correct forecast for period 34.
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Mariann
10 months ago
Okay, okay, I got this. The question says a simple three-period moving average, so I just need to find the average of the last three periods. Let's see, 312, 313, and 318... Yep, that's gotta be C) 318!
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Romana
11 months ago
Hmm, let me think this through. A simple three-period moving average would be the average of the last three periods, so that's gotta be the answer!
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Shawnee
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think the forecast for period 34 might be 318.
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Reyes
11 months ago
I agree with Salome, the moving average method usually gives a more accurate forecast.
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Salome
11 months ago
I think the forecast for period 34 will be 313.
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