CIPS Exam A6 Topic 1 Question 48 Discussion

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Question #: 48
Topic #: 1

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Which of the following best describes the term 'business cycle'?

AThe time that elapses between a buyer placing an order and the seller delivering the goods

BThe continuum of economic activity from extraction of raw materials to the sale of finished goods

CThe time that elapses between a user department recognizing the need for an item and purchasing placing the order

DThe need for all businesses in a free market economy to make a profit which allows the company to expand and grow.

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Jackie

1 months ago

Option D is just silly. The business cycle isn't about making a profit, it's about the ups and downs of the whole economy. B is definitely the way to go!

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Dahlia

16 days ago

User 1: I think option B is the best description of the business cycle.

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Giovanna

2 months ago

Option C is a bit too specific, focusing on the purchasing process. The business cycle is about the broader economic trends, so I agree that B is the correct answer.

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Elvis

1 days ago

User 3: Definitely, B captures the essence of the term 'business cycle'.

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Delsie

9 days ago

User 2: I agree, the business cycle is more about the big picture.

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Graham

21 days ago

User 1: I think B is the correct answer, it covers the entire economic activity.

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Meghann

2 months ago

Haha, option A sounds like the delivery time, not the business cycle! We need something that covers the whole economic process, so I'd say B is the winner.

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Alyssa

1 days ago

Option B seems to cover the entire economic process.

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Viola

1 months ago

I agree, option A is more about delivery time.

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Kyoko

2 months ago

I'm not sure about option D. Profit is important, but I don't think it's the best way to define the business cycle. I'd go with B.

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Margarett

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be A) The time that elapses between a buyer placing an order and the seller delivering the goods.

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Louvenia

2 months ago

I agree with Candida, because the business cycle involves all stages of production and sales.

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Corrie

2 months ago

Option B seems to cover the entire economic cycle, from raw materials to finished goods. That's a pretty comprehensive description of the business cycle.

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