CIPS L3M6 Exam - Topic 1 Question 6 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M6 exam

Question #: 6
Topic #: 1

Which of the following 'Economic and engineering aspects' factors would you be considering when developing location strategies for stores and warehouses? Select all that apply.

AGeotechnical considerations, such as the ground material of the proposed site

BPlanning permission

CRoad safety impact assessment to assess the impact of changing the road layout

DService and utility connections

EA, C, and D

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Suggested Answer: E

Economic and engineering aspects include geotechnical considerations (A), road safety assessments (C), and utility connections (D), as these influence construction feasibility and costs. Planning permission (B) is more regulatory than economic/engineering. The CIPS L3M6 syllabus identifies these as key factors, making A, C, and D correct.

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Felicidad

5 months ago

I agree, A, C, and D are must-haves.

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Twana

5 months ago

Road safety impact? That's a new one for me.

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Asuncion

5 months ago

A and D are super important too.

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Lakeesha

6 months ago

Really? I thought geotechnical stuff was less critical.

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Noel

6 months ago

Definitely need to consider planning permission!

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Pauline

6 months ago

I’m leaning towards A, C, and D, but I’m not entirely confident if all three are necessary for location strategies.

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Mary

6 months ago

I feel like service and utility connections were mentioned a lot in our studies, especially regarding their impact on operational efficiency.

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Lang

7 months ago

I think planning permission is definitely important, but I can't recall if road safety assessments were emphasized as much in our practice questions.

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Thurman

7 months ago

I remember we discussed geotechnical considerations in class, but I'm not sure how critical they are compared to planning permission.

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Krystal

7 months ago

I've got a good strategy for this. I'll start by identifying the core 'economic and engineering' factors that would be most relevant for location decisions, then cross-reference that with the options provided to select the best answer.

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Vivan

7 months ago

This is a tricky one. I feel like I'm missing some important context or background information to really nail down the right answer. I'll need to review my notes and try to connect the dots.

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Fernanda

7 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a handle on this. The key factors I'd be looking at are the physical characteristics of the site, like the ground material and utility connections, as well as any regulatory or safety considerations, such as planning permission and road impact assessments.

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Louann

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. There are a lot of different factors to consider, and I'm not sure if I'm fully understanding the context of the question. I'll need to think it through carefully.

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Leonor

8 months ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question. I'd start by carefully reading through the options and thinking about which factors would be most relevant when developing location strategies for stores and warehouses.

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Aleshia

1 year ago

I think all the options are important, but A, C, and D are the most crucial for economic and engineering aspects.

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Jerry

1 year ago

I believe planning permission is also important to consider.

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Candra

1 year ago

I agree with Yvonne, those factors are crucial for location strategies.

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Desirae

1 year ago

Hmm, I'd throw in B just to be safe. Can't have the developers show up and then get slapped with a rejection, that would be a real bummer. *chuckles* But yeah, E sounds like the way to go.

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Aleisha

1 year ago

Hold up, are we just supposed to select all that apply? I thought this was multiple choice! *laughs* Anyway, I'd go with E. Gotta cover all the bases, you know?

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Yvonne

1 year ago

I think A, C, and D are important factors to consider.

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Carylon

1 year ago

Well, I'm pretty sure planning permission is a must-have. You don't want to start building and then find out you can't get the green light, right? And all the other options sound legit too.

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Ines

1 year ago

Yeah, road safety impact assessment is key too. Can't overlook any of these aspects.

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Blythe

1 year ago

I agree, geotechnical considerations and service connections are also important factors to consider.

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Raylene

1 year ago

Planning permission is definitely crucial. Can't risk getting shut down after investing so much.

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Karina

1 year ago

I think A, C, and D are the most important factors to consider. The ground material and utility connections are crucial for the feasibility and cost of the site, and the road safety impact can't be overlooked.

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