Discuss APICS CTSC Exam Topic 2 Question 29

Which of the following terms is defined as the process of determining, approving, or rejecting alterations to a plan baseline?

AChange management

BProcess revision

CProcess management

DChange control

Suggested Answer: A

According to the CTSC Learning System, one of the factors that affects the distribution costs is the cost of implementing the new materials flow network, which includes the costs of designing, building, and operating the network of warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation modes1. The cost of implementing the new materials flow network can be significant and should be included in the calculation of the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the distribution system1. The other factors listed in the question are not directly related to the distribution costs, but rather to the inventory costs, which are a separate component of the TCO1.

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29 comments · newest first

Whitley 10 months ago

Surprised this is even a question!

Armando 11 months ago

Wait, is change management not the same?

Elden 11 months ago

Change control is the right term here.

Myra 11 months ago

I thought it was change management?

Ruth 11 months ago

It's definitely change control!

Lavonda 12 months ago

I feel like I read something about process revision, but it doesn't seem to fit this question. I think I might go with A or D.

Shaniqua 12 months ago

I'm a bit confused. I thought change management and change control were the same thing. I guess I need to think more about the definitions.

Brandon 12 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was about managing changes in a project. Change management seems like a good option too, but I lean towards D.

Gayla 1 year ago

I think the answer might be D, Change control, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from the study materials.

Linsey 1 year ago

Okay, let me break this down. Change management is the overall process, while change control is the specific step of approving or rejecting changes. I think I've got it now.

Jani 1 year ago

Ah, I remember learning about this in the project management module. Change control is the process of reviewing and approving changes to the project baseline. I'm confident I can get this one right.

Alease 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the difference between change management and change control. I'll have to think this through step-by-step to make sure I understand the nuances.

Audrie 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question on change management processes. I'll review the definitions carefully and select the one that best matches the description.

Rosendo 1 year ago

Definitely going with change control. Change management is more about the overall approach, while this question is specifically about the process of approving changes.

Maryln 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rosendo

Yes, change control is about approving or rejecting alterations to a plan baseline.

Willow 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rosendo

I think change management is more about the strategy behind changes.

Gearldine 1 year ago

↳ replying to Rosendo

I agree, change control is the right term for this process.

Lawana 1 year ago

Change control sounds like the right answer, though I did chuckle at the idea of 'process revision' - like, let's just start over from scratch!

Andree 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lawana

Process management could be another option to consider.

Shaniqua 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lawana

Change management is also a possibility.

Lizbeth 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lawana

Yeah, process revision does sound a bit extreme!

Antione 1 year ago

↳ replying to Lawana

I think change control is the correct term for that.

Reid 1 year ago

I was debating between change management and change control, but I think change control is the more precise term for this scenario.

Hyun 1 year ago

↳ replying to Reid

Yes, change control is the process of determining, approving, or rejecting alterations to a plan baseline.

Nichelle 1 year ago

↳ replying to Reid

I agree, change control is the correct term for that process.

Ryann 1 year ago

I think change control is the correct answer here. It's the process of managing and approving changes to the project plan baseline.

Alfred 2 years ago

I agree with Rosalia, Change control makes more sense in this context.

Rosalia 2 years ago

I disagree, I believe it's D) Change control because it involves approving or rejecting alterations.

Rebbeca 2 years ago

I think the answer is A) Change management.

APICS CTSC Exam - Topic 2 Question 29 Discussion