CIPS L4M2 Exam - Topic 2 Question 29 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M2 exam

Question #: 29
Topic #: 2

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An automotive manufacturer is sourcing rubber components from Company A. The specification given to the supplier state that the component should be 1 meter long, without mentioning the tolerance. Enthusiast with the opportunity, engineers at Company A work hard to cut the components with tolerance at only +/- 1mm. The head and tail of the component is then joined together to form a circular band. After that it is stretched over another component. To fit this purpose, the rubber component can be at any length from 80cm to 110cm. This is an example of...?

ADefects

BWaiting

CUnnecessary motion

DOver processing

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Suggested Answer: B

Barriers to Entry to Agriculture: If stakeholders are going to address the need for new, conserva-tion-minded farmers, they must understand the barriers these farmers encounter when transitioning into the profession. A review of the literature revealed a number of barriers---most of them structural---to entry to agriculture. While each barrier is distinct, they are all interconnected. Though not an exhaustive list, the following barriers are ones that were most frequently mentioned in the literature:

- Access to Affordable Land

- Startup Capital

- Lack of Agricultural Knowledge and Experience

- Lack of Knowledge about Farm Business Planning

- Discrimination

- Student Loans

- Limited Access to Markets

- Affordable Housing and Affordable Healthcare

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Source: Exploring the Barriers to Entry to Agriculture: Challenges Facing Beginning Farmers in North Carolina - Kelley Robbins-Thompson

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Jeff

3 months ago

This is a classic case of over processing, no doubt about it.

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Casandra

3 months ago

Sounds like unnecessary motion to me, too much effort for a simple part.

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Gracia

3 months ago

Wait, so they could've just made it longer? That's surprising!

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Annamaria

4 months ago

I disagree, the tolerance is important for fitting!

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Artie

4 months ago

That's definitely over processing, they didn't need to cut it so precisely.

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Glenna

4 months ago

I feel like this is definitely an example of over processing. They’re adding extra steps by cutting to such a tight tolerance when the range is so broad.

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Allene

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused here. I thought defects were more about failing to meet specifications, but this situation feels like it could also involve unnecessary motion.

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Ashlyn

4 months ago

This seems similar to a practice question we did about specifications. I think it might be over processing since they are cutting it to a tighter tolerance than necessary.

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Rosann

5 months ago

I remember we discussed how tolerances can impact the fit of components, but I'm not sure if this is a defect or over processing.

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Stevie

5 months ago

Over-processing, for sure. The supplier put in extra effort to meet a tighter tolerance than was required, which is just creating extra work without adding value.

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Karima

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. The question mentions defects, waiting, and unnecessary motion - I'm not sure which one fits best. Guess I'll have to weigh the options carefully.

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Jacqueline

5 months ago

Ah, I think I've got it! This is a clear case of over-processing. The supplier went above and beyond the specification, which is causing unnecessary complexity.

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Weldon

5 months ago

Okay, let me see if I can break this down. The key seems to be the tolerance issue and the fact that the final product can fit a range of lengths.

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Nickolas

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think it through carefully to identify the right lean principle at play here.

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Ulysses

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the wording here. I'll need to re-read the question and options a few times to make sure I understand it fully.

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Herman

5 months ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is "admin". That's usually the role with the highest level of permissions and control.

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Kristine

5 months ago

This seems straightforward enough. A Control Plan should document the standard operating work, the monitoring system, and the critical metrics for the improved process. I'm pretty confident the right answer is D, "All of the above."

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Regenia

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards option A. Activating CFS distribution along with auto-learning seems like the most comprehensive solution to meet the requirements stated in the question.

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Felicidad

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we can use property nodes, but I'm not sure if creating a control reference is the best way to go. Let me think this through a bit more.

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Annelle

9 months ago

Haha, this question makes me think of that old saying, 'measure twice, cut once.' Looks like the engineers at Company A took that a little too literally! I bet they were so proud of their precision, they forgot to actually check if it mattered.

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Luisa

9 months ago

I'm going with D as well. That extra effort to get the component within a millimeter of the target length is just a waste of time and resources. They should have just made sure it was long enough to do the job and called it a day.

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Haydee

8 months ago

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Soledad

8 months ago

D) Over processing

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Christiane

8 months ago

C) Unnecessary motion

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Leonie

8 months ago

B) Waiting

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Avery

8 months ago

A) Defects

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Freeman

10 months ago

Ooh, I know this one! It's gotta be D, over-processing. I mean, if the final product can be anywhere from 80 to 110 cm, why bother with the super-tight tolerance? Sounds like a classic case of 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'.

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Alise

8 months ago

A: Totally agree. They should focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness instead.

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Ellsworth

9 months ago

B: Yeah, it's a waste of time and resources to aim for such a tight tolerance.

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Aliza

9 months ago

A: Definitely D, over-processing. They're putting in extra effort for no reason.

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Elly

10 months ago

Haha, yeah, talk about over-engineering! They must have hired a bunch of control freaks over at Company A. I bet the quality manager was sweating bullets trying to make sure those rubber bands were the perfect circumference.

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Chanel

9 months ago

It's like they were trying to achieve perfection with those rubber components.

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Shizue

9 months ago

I can imagine the stress the quality manager must have been under to meet those specifications.

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Daniel

10 months ago

Yeah, they definitely went above and beyond with that tolerance.

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Keshia

10 months ago

Whoa, that's a tricky one! Looks like the supplier went a little overboard with the precision there. I mean, 1mm tolerance? That's like trying to thread a needle with boxing gloves on!

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