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APICS CPIM-Part-2 Exam - Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM-Part-2 exam
Question #: 48
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following factors may be used to calculate available capacity?

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Suggested Answer: D

Available capacity is the difference between the required capacity and planned operating capacity1.It refers to how capable the resources in an organization are in formulating and implementing strategy1.To calculate available capacity, factors such as the number of machines or workers, the number of shifts, utilization, and efficiency are considered1. Efficiency, in particular, is a crucial factor as it measures how effectively resources are used to produce output.It is calculated as the ratio of actual output to standard output within a specific time period1. Therefore, efficiency directly impacts available capacity by determining how much output can be produced with the available resources and time.

The other options, while important in production and operations management, are not directly used to calculate available capacity:

Productivity measures the output per unit of input and is more about overall performance rather than available capacity.

Load refers to the amount of work assigned to a resource or facility but does not directly indicate available capacity.

Yield measures the percentage of products that meet quality standards out of total units produced but does not directly calculate available capacity.


by Susana at Nov 24, 2025, 09:52 AM

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Leota
12 hours ago
Wait, can you really use efficiency for this?
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Weldon
6 days ago
I think C is important too, can't overlook yield!
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Kristeen
11 days ago
Definitely A and B are key factors.
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Kirk
16 days ago
The answer is clearly B and D. Load and efficiency are the bread and butter of capacity planning. Productivity and yield? That's just fluff to confuse the poor test-takers.
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Lindsey
21 days ago
Haha, this is easy! It's all of them, of course. Gotta factor in everything to get an accurate picture of available capacity. Anything less is just guesswork.
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Lashonda
26 days ago
Hmm, I'd say A, C, and D. Productivity, yield, and efficiency - that's the holy trinity of capacity calculation. Load? Sounds like something my grandpa would use.
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Adelle
1 month ago
I'm pretty sure it's B and D. Load and efficiency are the key factors in calculating available capacity. Anything else is just a distraction.
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Leatha
1 month ago
Productivity, load, and efficiency are definitely the way to go. Yield? What is this, a chemistry exam?
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Ty
1 month ago
I feel like load is important for understanding capacity, but I’m not confident about how it fits with the other options.
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Talia
2 months ago
Yield sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it's directly related to available capacity. Maybe it's more about output quality?
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Sueann
2 months ago
I think productivity is definitely one of the factors, but I'm not sure about load. It seems like it could be relevant too.
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Laquita
2 months ago
This looks straightforward. Productivity, load, and efficiency are all going to be key inputs for determining available capacity. I'd start by outlining how each one contributes to the overall calculation.
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Tayna
2 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Available capacity is all about how much a system or process can produce, so I'd focus on factors like productivity and efficiency that measure output and utilization.
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Adelaide
3 months ago
I'm a little confused on this one. I know available capacity is important, but I'm not sure how these specific factors tie into the calculation. I'll have to review my notes to see if I can figure out the right approach.
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Leslie
3 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think efficiency was mentioned as a key factor in calculating capacity.
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Justine
3 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'm not totally sure which of these factors would be used to calculate available capacity. I might need to think it through step-by-step.
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Jame
3 months ago
I think I'd start by considering the definitions of each factor - productivity, load, yield, and efficiency. That should help me determine which ones are relevant for calculating available capacity.
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Glennis
2 months ago
I’d say productivity is key for capacity.
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Cherri
2 months ago
Good point! Definitions matter a lot.
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