APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 1 Question 124 Discussion

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Question #: 124
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following is NOT the possible root cause in generating some ideas about the main causes of the problem?

AProcesses

BMaterials

CMachines

DEnvironment

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Suggested Answer: A

by Thersa at Apr 06, 2026, 09:09 PM

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Brandon

I think it's definitely A) Processes.

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Steffanie

5 days ago

Really? I thought all of these could be causes!

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Louvenia

10 days ago

Seems like C) Machines is the odd one out.

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Shawnta

15 days ago

Wait, are we sure about B) Materials?

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Phuong

2 months ago

I disagree, it could be D) Environment too.

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Roxane

2 months ago

I think it's definitely A) Processes.

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Anabel

3 months ago

I practiced a question like this, and I think processes are usually a main cause, so maybe environment is the answer here.

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Dominque

3 months ago

I feel like all of these could be root causes, but I guess one of them has to be the odd one out.

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Aileen

3 months ago

I remember a similar question where we had to identify root causes, and I think environment is often overlooked.

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Brandon

3 months ago

I think the root causes usually include processes, materials, and machines, but I'm not sure about the environment.

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