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APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 2 Question 103 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam
Question #: 103
Topic #: 2
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What is a problem for manufacturing, but it can be attained by overtime or under-time, shifting workers, and so forth?

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Suggested Answer: C

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Kenneth
3 months ago
Not sure if capacity change is the right answer here...
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Gabriele
3 months ago
Overtime is a classic way to handle capacity changes.
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Asuncion
3 months ago
Surprised this isn't about working center control!
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Jutta
4 months ago
I think it's more about input/output rate.
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Tambra
4 months ago
Definitely a capacity change issue!
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Marge
4 months ago
I'm leaning towards input/output rate, but I can't quite recall how that ties into the strategies mentioned.
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Latosha
4 months ago
This sounds familiar, like a practice question we did on production efficiency. I feel like working center control could be relevant too.
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Lucy
4 months ago
I remember we discussed how overtime can help with capacity issues, so maybe it's option D?
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Denny
5 months ago
I think this question is about managing production levels, but I'm not entirely sure if it's specifically about capacity changes or something else.
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Carisa
5 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The question is clearly asking about a manufacturing issue that can be handled through adjustments to the workforce and production schedule. Given the options, I think the answer is "Input/Output rate." That's the kind of thing that can be managed through overtime, shifting workers, and so on.
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Kaycee
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking about a manufacturing problem that can be addressed through things like overtime, shifting workers, and so on. Based on the options, I'm guessing the answer is probably "Capacity change." That seems to fit the description of the problem and the ways it can be managed.
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Sina
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. I'm thinking it might be asking about something like production volume or output rate, and how companies can use strategies like overtime or shifting workers to manage that. But I'm not totally sure.
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Mona
5 months ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the question, but I think it might be asking about something related to production capacity and how companies can adjust it.
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Na
9 months ago
Risk disbursement? Sounds like a job for an insurance broker, not a manufacturer. Definitely going with D on this one.
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Joesph
9 months ago
Input/Output rate, you say? Sounds like a job for the Flash. I'm putting my money on D, capacity change.
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Patti
8 months ago
Capacity change makes sense, but I'm sticking with C, risk disbursement.
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Willow
8 months ago
I'm going with D, capacity change.
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Alysa
8 months ago
No way, it's definitely B, working center control.
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Haydee
9 months ago
I think it's A, input/output rate.
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Artie
10 months ago
Ah, the age-old dilemma of manufacturing - capacity change! If only we could order more workers like we order parts. I'll stick with D.
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Burma
8 months ago
True, input/output rate can also impact manufacturing efficiency.
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Fallon
8 months ago
I think working center control is also important to consider.
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Tess
8 months ago
I agree, capacity change is a tricky one.
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Francoise
10 months ago
Hmm, working center control seems like a good option. But capacity change could also be an issue that can be managed with overtime and shifting workers. I'll go with D.
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Cordelia
8 months ago
I agree, let's go with D) Capacity change.
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Alita
9 months ago
True, but with overtime and shifting workers, capacity change can be managed.
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Yolando
9 months ago
Yeah, but working center control is also important to consider.
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Brande
9 months ago
I think capacity change is a big issue for manufacturing.
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Alonzo
10 months ago
Capacity change? Sounds like a workout regime, not a manufacturing problem. I'm going with D on this one.
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Idella
10 months ago
Yeah, I agree. Capacity change can definitely be managed with overtime or shifting workers. It's all about adjusting to meet demand.
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Reita
10 months ago
Capacity change? Sounds like a workout regime, not a manufacturing problem. I'm going with D on this one.
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Margot
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) Input/Output rate. If there's a problem with production, adjusting the input/output rate could help.
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Samira
11 months ago
I agree with Elza. When there's a problem with capacity, it can be adjusted by changing the number of workers or their shifts.
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Elza
11 months ago
I think the answer is D) Capacity change.
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