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CIMAPRA17-BA2-1 Exam - Topic 1 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIMA's CIMAPRA17-BA2-1 exam
Question #: 40
Topic #: 1
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Refer to the exhibit.

The following conventional breakeven chart has been drawn for a product. Forecast sales volume for next period is V units.

Which ONE of the following distances on the graph indicates the forecast profit for next period?

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Suggested Answer: D

by Carmen at Aug 20, 2022, 10:08 PM

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Shawna
4 months ago
Distance b is just the break-even point, so it can't be profit.
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Rodolfo
4 months ago
Wait, how do we know it's not distance a? Seems off.
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Jesusa
4 months ago
Not so sure about that, could be distance d too.
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Hubert
4 months ago
Yeah, I think it's definitely distance c!
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Janey
4 months ago
Distance c shows the profit, right?
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Shad
5 months ago
I definitely recall that profit is shown as the area above costs, so maybe it's distance d? I need to double-check my notes on this.
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Brianne
5 months ago
I feel like distance c could be the right answer since it looks like it’s above the breakeven point, but I’m not completely confident.
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Lezlie
5 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question where we had to identify profit on a breakeven chart. I think it might be distance b, but I could be mixing it up.
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Cecilia
5 months ago
I think the profit is represented by the distance between the total revenue line and the total cost line, but I'm not sure which distance that is.
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Dominque
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward performance optimization question. I'd probably go with option A - using AWS Backup to create a point-in-time backup and then restoring it to a new FSx file system with SSD storage and higher throughput. That way, I don't have to worry about disrupting users during the process.
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Lemuel
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of this question. I'll have to make sure I understand what "EXCEPT" means before I select an answer.
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Justine
5 months ago
Wait, I'm a little confused. If the project is only 45% complete but should be 49% complete, doesn't that mean it's behind schedule? How does that factor into the schedule performance index calculation?
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Pok
5 months ago
I think this is a pretty straightforward question. The key is to look for options that relate to documenting governance and management practices. Policies and standards seem like the most obvious choice here.
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Ines
5 months ago
I think using encrypted connections to protect data in transit is definitely one of the principles we discussed. But I'm not sure about the second one.
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Edward
9 months ago
Yo, this chart is straight-up giving me flashbacks to my high school economics class. Remember when the teacher used to draw these things on the chalkboard and we'd all just stare at them blankly? Good times, good times.
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Farrah
9 months ago
I think you're right, distance c does seem to indicate the forecast profit for next period.
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Selene
9 months ago
Yeah, I never really understood them either. But I think the answer might be distance c.
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Laurena
9 months ago
I remember those days, breakeven charts were always so confusing.
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Aretha
10 months ago
Alright, let's think this through. The forecast sales volume is V units, so the answer has to be related to that. I'm leaning towards B, distance b, but I'm also kinda hungry for a donut right now. Anyone else?
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Shenika
8 months ago
I'm not sure about the answer, but now I want a donut too. Thanks for that!
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Svetlana
8 months ago
I agree, distance b seems like the most logical choice given the information provided.
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Dell
9 months ago
I think it's distance b too. It makes sense based on the forecast sales volume.
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Jaime
10 months ago
I'm gonna go with C, distance c. Why? Because it looks the most dramatic on the chart, and you know what they say, 'go big or go home!' Plus, who doesn't love a good underdog story?
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Denae
9 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think distance a might be the forecast profit for next period. It looks like a significant point on the graph.
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Becky
9 months ago
I agree with you, I also think it's distance b. It makes more sense based on the chart.
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Harrison
9 months ago
I think it's actually distance b. It seems to be the point where profit is maximized.
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Desiree
10 months ago
Wait, wait, wait. Is it just me, or does this chart look like it's straight out of a middle school math textbook? I mean, come on, this is a certification exam! They could at least try to make it a little more challenging.
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Dannie
8 months ago
Floyd: Yeah, but they could have made it a bit more challenging for a certification exam.
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Jonell
8 months ago
User 3: Maybe they wanted to keep it simple for everyone to understand.
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Floyd
8 months ago
User 2: I agree, it looks like something we learned in middle school.
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Vernice
8 months ago
User 1: I know right, this chart looks so basic.
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Bok
9 months ago
User 4: Yeah, but it doesn't really test our skills if it's that simple.
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Deeann
9 months ago
User 3: Maybe they wanted to make sure everyone could understand it easily.
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Blair
9 months ago
User 2: I agree, it looks like something from a basic math class.
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Stephaine
9 months ago
User 1: I know right, this chart looks way too simple.
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Dion
10 months ago
Hmm, that makes sense. I see your point now.
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Wei
10 months ago
I disagree, I believe it is Distance c because it represents the forecast profit.
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Catalina
11 months ago
Hmm, this is tricky. I think the answer is B, distance b. That's the difference between the total revenue and the total cost at the forecast sales volume. Easy peasy, right?
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Verlene
9 months ago
Got it, distance b it is. Thanks for clarifying that!
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Bulah
9 months ago
So, distance b is the key indicator for determining the breakeven point in this chart.
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Glory
9 months ago
Yes, distance b is the correct answer. It shows the point where revenue equals cost at the forecast sales volume.
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Kenda
10 months ago
I think you're right, distance b represents the forecast profit for next period.
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Dion
11 months ago
I think the answer is Distance b.
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