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CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 6 Question 17 Discussion

Inventory may be classified into direct and indirect supplies. Which of the following is a characteristic of indirect supplies?
C) Indirect supplies are costs that have an impact on the operating cost of the business
A) Indirect supplies have a significant impact on the quality of the final product
B) Indirect supplies are the sub-assemblies required in the final product
D) Indirect supplies refer to stock that is partway through manufacture

CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 6 Question 17 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam
Question #: 17
Topic #: 6
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Inventory may be classified into direct and indirect supplies. Which of the following is a characteristic of indirect supplies?

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Suggested Answer: C

Purchase order lead time (POLT) refers to the number of days from when a company places an order for production inputs it needs, to when those items arrive at the manufacturing plant.

LO 2, AC 2.3


by Nana at May 27, 2023, 05:51 AM

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Aliza
10 months ago
C is spot on, they affect operating costs big time!
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Quentin
10 months ago
B is definitely not it, those are direct supplies!
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Francisca
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? I thought indirect supplies were more about quality.
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Dick
11 months ago
Totally agree, C makes the most sense!
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Sommer
11 months ago
Indirect supplies are all about costs, right?
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Hoa
11 months ago
I feel like indirect supplies are more about supporting the production process rather than being part of the final product, which makes me lean towards option C too.
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Elli
11 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to differentiate between direct and indirect supplies, but I can't recall if sub-assemblies count as indirect.
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Slyvia
11 months ago
I think indirect supplies are more about the overall costs rather than the actual components of the product. So maybe option C?
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Art
11 months ago
I remember discussing how indirect supplies don't directly affect the product quality, but I'm not sure which option reflects that best.
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Willard
11 months ago
Hmm, the options are a bit tricky. I'll need to carefully consider each one and think about which one best captures the red flags.
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Rodrigo
11 months ago
I'm not too familiar with RAN Intelligent Controllers, but I think the key is to focus on the purpose of the technology. The options mention things like AI/ML, RAN domain management, and SON applications, so I'll need to review those concepts to determine the best answer.
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Keena
11 months ago
I've got this! The degree of a table is the number of columns, and from the image I can see there are 4 columns, so the answer is C.
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Maia
1 year ago
I was just about to choose B, but then I realized that sub-assemblies are more like direct supplies. C is the way to go - indirect supplies are the behind-the-scenes costs that keep the business running.
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Jenise
1 year ago
It's important to differentiate between direct and indirect supplies to properly manage inventory.
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Jacquelyne
1 year ago
Definitely, indirect supplies may not directly impact the final product, but they are essential for operations.
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Shawn
1 year ago
I agree, indirect supplies are the behind-the-scenes costs that are necessary for the business.
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Marya
1 year ago
I think C is the correct answer. Indirect supplies are costs that impact operating costs.
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Lazaro
1 year ago
It's important to differentiate between direct and indirect supplies to properly manage inventory.
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Becky
1 year ago
Definitely, indirect supplies may not directly impact the final product, but they are essential for operations.
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Curtis
1 year ago
I agree, indirect supplies are the behind-the-scenes costs that are necessary for the business.
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Alesia
1 year ago
Definitely, indirect supplies may not directly go into the final product, but they are essential for the business operations.
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Ernest
1 year ago
Yeah, I agree. Indirect supplies are those hidden costs that are necessary for the business to function.
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Ligia
1 year ago
I think C is the correct answer. Indirect supplies do impact the operating cost of the business.
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Lang
1 year ago
I think C is the correct answer. Indirect supplies are costs that impact operating costs.
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Reiko
1 year ago
Definitely C. Indirect supplies are the unsung heroes of the business world. They may not be flashy, but they're the glue that holds everything together.
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Lilli
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the person who wrote this question is trying to trick us. Indirect supplies are like the secret ingredient that makes the whole business work, not just the end result!
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Lashawna
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's between C and D.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
I agree with Vesta, indirect supplies do impact operating costs.
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Vesta
1 year ago
I think the answer is C.
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Jarod
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think it's between C and D.
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Gearldine
1 year ago
I was torn between A and C, but I'll go with C. Indirect supplies are those costs that affect the overall operation of the business, not just the final product.
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Candra
1 year ago
I agree, indirect supplies are not just about the final product quality, but also affect the overall operation of the business.
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Apolonia
1 year ago
I think indirect supplies are costs that have an impact on the operating cost of the business.
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Lorrine
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is C. Indirect supplies are costs that have an impact on the operating cost of the business. This makes the most sense to me.
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Rashida
1 year ago
So, the correct answer is C) Indirect supplies are costs that have an impact on the operating cost of the business.
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Leonie
1 year ago
Actually, indirect supplies are not the sub-assemblies required in the final product.
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Paola
1 year ago
I think it's A) Indirect supplies have a significant impact on the quality of the final product.
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Xuan
1 year ago
I agree, indirect supplies are costs that affect the operating cost of the business.
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Magdalene
1 year ago
I agree with Alfreda, indirect supplies do impact operating costs.
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Alfreda
1 year ago
I think the answer is C.
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