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APICS CPIM Exam - Topic 2 Question 104 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam

Question #: 104
Topic #: 2

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End-of-line inspection often fails to improve quality for which of the following reasons?

AIt requires extensive personnel.

BIt lacks source accountability.

CIt excludes quality circles.

DIts costs are significant

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Launa

7 months ago

Really? I thought end-of-line checks were supposed to help!

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Ruth

7 months ago

Totally agree with D, costs can be crazy!

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Lilli

8 months ago

Wait, how can C even be a reason?

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Yuonne

8 months ago

I think B is more relevant though.

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Cecilia

8 months ago

A is definitely a big issue.

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Nu

8 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the costs aspect. I remember something about significant costs, but I’m not sure if that directly relates to quality improvement.

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Sang

9 months ago

I feel like we practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was about accountability. So, B seems like a strong contender.

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Isaac

9 months ago

I think I read that extensive personnel requirements could lead to inefficiencies, but I'm not sure if that's the main reason for failure.

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Ahmed

9 months ago

I remember discussing how end-of-line inspections can sometimes miss defects that occur earlier in the process. So, maybe B is the right answer?

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Hubert

9 months ago

This is a tricky one. I'm not super familiar with the details of end-of-line inspection, so I'll need to rely on my general knowledge of quality control principles. Gotta be careful not to overthink it.

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Rikki

9 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. End-of-line inspection can fail if it's too resource-intensive, lacks accountability, or doesn't involve quality circles. The costs are also a potential factor. I'll weigh each of those against the question.

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Cordell

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know end-of-line inspection is important, but I'm not sure what the common reasons are for it failing to improve quality. I'll have to carefully consider each option.

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Domingo

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about quality control. I'll need to think through the key factors that can impact the effectiveness of end-of-line inspection.

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Annita

1 year ago

I'd have to go with Option B. Lacking source accountability means you're not getting to the heart of the problem. Throwing more personnel at it (Option A) is just throwing good money after bad.

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Long

1 year ago

Hah! Quality circles? What is this, the 1980s? Option C is clearly a joke answer.

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Bernadine

1 year ago

D) Its costs are significant

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Kris

1 year ago

B) It lacks source accountability.

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Glendora

1 year ago

D) Its costs are significant

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Glen

1 year ago

B) It lacks source accountability.

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Willie

1 year ago

A) It requires extensive personnel.

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Kenneth

1 year ago

A) It requires extensive personnel.

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Dante

1 year ago

Option D is the way to go. The costs of end-of-line inspection can be astronomical, especially for larger operations. Who needs that financial headache?

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Aaron

1 year ago

Exactly, investing in quality control throughout the production process is more cost-effective in the long run.

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Julene

1 year ago

I agree, the costs can really add up. It's better to focus on preventing defects in the first place.

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Anglea

1 year ago

Option D is the way to go. The costs of end-of-line inspection can be astronomical, especially for larger operations. Who needs that financial headache?

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Nickolas

1 year ago

End-of-line inspection is a band-aid solution. It doesn't address the root causes of quality issues. Option B seems the most relevant to me.

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Essie

1 year ago

We need to focus on improving quality at the source to prevent issues in the first place.

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Shawna

1 year ago

That's true, end-of-line inspection doesn't hold the source accountable for quality.

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Evangelina

1 year ago

Option B) It lacks source accountability.

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Weldon

1 year ago

But doesn't end-of-line inspection also fail because it requires extensive personnel to carry out?

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Tasia

1 year ago

I agree with Darrin. Without source accountability, it's hard to prevent defects from happening in the first place.

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Darrin

1 year ago

I think end-of-line inspection often fails because it lacks source accountability.

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