CIMAPRO19-P01-1 Exam - Topic 2 Question 91 Discussion

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Question #: 91
Topic #: 2

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When a moving average is plotted onto a graph, where should the plotted points be located?

AAt the mid-point of the period to which they apply.

BAt the end of the period to which they apply.

CAt the beginning of the period to which they apply.

DAnywhere within the period to which they apply.

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Erin

3 months ago

It can vary, but usually end is the way to go.

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Graciela

3 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that?

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Shayne

3 months ago

I agree, end of the period makes sense.

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Ilene

4 months ago

I thought it was at the mid-point?

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Candra

4 months ago

Definitely at the end of the period!

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Yan

4 months ago

I’m leaning towards option B, but I remember there being some confusion about where exactly to place them on the graph.

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Wade

4 months ago

I feel like it could be at the beginning too, but that doesn't seem right. I need to double-check my notes.

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Blondell

4 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I think the points are actually plotted at the mid-point of the period.

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Yvette

5 months ago

I think the moving average points should be at the end of the period they apply to, but I'm not completely sure.

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Rebbecca

5 months ago

I'm not totally confident, but I think the mid-point makes the most sense. The moving average is meant to smooth out the data, so it shouldn't be at the beginning or end of the period.

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Beatriz

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards B, since the moving average is meant to reflect the current state of the data. Placing the points at the end of the period makes the most sense to me.

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Viola

5 months ago

The key here is to remember that a moving average is meant to smooth out the data, so the points should be centered on the period they represent. I'm going with A.

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Latia

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I thought the points were supposed to be at the end of the period, but now I'm not sure.

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Ludivina

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure the plotted points should be at the mid-point of the period, since that's where the average is calculated.

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Audry

5 months ago

This is a good opportunity to apply the grounding system knowledge we've been studying. I feel prepared to tackle this type of question.

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Maurine

5 months ago

Screen popping! That's definitely one of the capabilities of Computer Telephony Integration. I'm sure about that.

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Leonora

5 months ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the context correctly before answering.

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Maxima

5 months ago

This looks straightforward, I just need to calculate the interest cover ratio using the information provided.

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Charlene

9 months ago

Ah, the age-old debate of where to place moving average points. It's like deciding where to put the 'X' on a treasure map - the end, the middle, or just randomly scattered about?

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Callie

8 months ago

C) At the beginning of the period to which they apply.

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Kelvin

8 months ago

B) At the end of the period to which they apply.

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Leslie

9 months ago

A) At the mid-point of the period to which they apply.

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Selma

10 months ago

D? What kind of nonsense answer is that? Putting the points 'anywhere' in the period? Clearly the question is asking for a specific location.

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Jules

9 months ago

B) At the end of the period to which they apply.

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Jackie

9 months ago

C) At the beginning of the period to which they apply.

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Carisa

10 months ago

B) At the end of the period to which they apply.

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Rory

10 months ago

A) At the mid-point of the period to which they apply.

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Cammy

10 months ago

I'm going with B. Putting the points at the end makes the most intuitive sense to me. Anything else would just be confusing.

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Matthew

10 months ago

I think A is better, it shows the average throughout the period.

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Sue

10 months ago

I agree, B makes the most sense. It's clearer that way.

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Rory

10 months ago

I think the correct answer is A) At the mid-point of the period to which they apply because it provides a more accurate representation of the data.

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Bette

10 months ago

I was torn between A and B, but B makes more sense. Averaging the data midpoint doesn't really capture the trend at the end of the period.

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Rodolfo

10 months ago

I disagree, I believe the plotted points should be at the mid-point of the period.

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The correct answer is definitely B. The plotted points of a moving average should be at the end of the period to which they apply. That's the whole point of a moving average - to show the trend at the most recent data point.

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Paris

11 months ago

I think the plotted points should be at the end of the period.

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