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CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 3 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam

Question #: 42
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following best describes available inventory (also known as inventory position)?

AThe amount of inventory on hand

BThe amount of inventory on hand plus the amount of inventory on order

CThe amount of inventory on order only

DThe amount of inventory on hand in excess of expected demand

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Suggested Answer: B

Available inventory (or Inventory position - IP) is equal to inventory on-hand plus quantity on order minus backorder (if any)

LO 2, AC 2.3

by Viva at Aug 25, 2024, 08:08 AM

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Whitley

7 months ago

A is just part of the picture, though.

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Vincent

8 months ago

Wait, is it really that simple?

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Vilma

8 months ago

I agree, B is the right choice!

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Anglea

8 months ago

I thought it was just what's on hand.

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Monroe

8 months ago

It's definitely the amount on hand plus what's on order!

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Patria

9 months ago

I definitely recall that available inventory is more than just what's physically in the warehouse. I think it has to do with both on-hand and on-order, so B seems right to me.

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Crista

9 months ago

I feel like I might be mixing up definitions. Wasn't there something about excess inventory being related to demand? That could be option D, but I’m not confident.

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Bobbie

9 months ago

I remember a practice question that mentioned inventory position as the sum of on-hand and on-order stock. That makes me lean towards option B.

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Anglea

9 months ago

I think available inventory refers to the total stock we have, but I'm not sure if it includes what's on order too.

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Allene

9 months ago

I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Is available inventory the same as inventory position? I'll have to double-check my notes to make sure I understand the difference.

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Elbert

9 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Available inventory is the total amount of inventory on hand plus any inventory that's been ordered but not yet received. Option B looks like the best answer.

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Martha

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know inventory position is important, but I'm not totally clear on the exact definition. Let me think it through step-by-step.

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Suzi

9 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about inventory management. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the key concepts.

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Dyan

9 months ago

I feel pretty confident about this one. The key phrase in the definition is "perform its required functions under stated conditions for a specified period of time." That sounds like it's describing reliability, so I'm going to select option C.

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Nilsa

2 years ago

C seems a bit too narrow. Inventory position should reflect the full supply picture.

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Marcos

2 years ago

I'm going with B. Gotta keep track of the whole picture to manage stock effectively.

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Tamesha

2 years ago

Haha, I bet the correct answer is 'all of the above' - inventory management is never that straightforward!

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Mike

2 years ago

D) The amount of inventory on hand in excess of expected demand

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Jennifer

2 years ago

C) The amount of inventory on order only

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Marla

2 years ago

B) The amount of inventory on hand plus the amount of inventory on order

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Buck

2 years ago

A) The amount of inventory on hand

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Francine

2 years ago

I think the answer is A) The amount of inventory on hand, as that seems like the most basic definition.

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Gene

2 years ago

D is definitely not right - that's just excess inventory, not the overall position.

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Johnna

2 years ago

B) The amount of inventory on hand plus the amount of inventory on order

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Susy

2 years ago

A) The amount of inventory on hand

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Destiny

2 years ago

B) The amount of inventory on hand plus the amount of inventory on order

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Kate

2 years ago

A) The amount of inventory on hand

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Margarita

2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) The amount of inventory on hand in excess of expected demand.

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Fletcher

2 years ago

I agree with Wilburn, because it gives a more comprehensive view of the inventory position.

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Graciela

2 years ago

Option B seems the most comprehensive to me. Inventory position should account for both what's on hand and what's on order.

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Kris

2 years ago

Definitely, knowing the total inventory position helps in making informed decisions about ordering and stocking levels.

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Juliana

2 years ago

Yes, having visibility into both current inventory and future inventory is crucial for effective inventory management.

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Ivette

2 years ago

I agree, option B is the most comprehensive. It's important to know both what's on hand and what's on order.

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Wilburn

2 years ago

I think the answer is B) The amount of inventory on hand plus the amount of inventory on order.

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