Discuss CIPS L4M7 Exam Topic 6 Question 43

Stockyards are suitable for specific materials with which of the following characteristics? Select TWO that apply.

AEquipment only suited for inside storage

BEquipment with a long delivery lead time

CItems that are bulky and individually packed

DSmall equipment that is of relatively low value

EEquipment that requires larger specialised handling

Suggested Answer: A

Net present value (NPV) is the 'today' net value that deprives from 'future' cash flow of an invest-ment or a capital purchase. Net Present Value is a helpful tool for assessing the total lifetime value of an investment. Procurement professionals or investors can base on this value to make decision to achieve value for money. Generally, an organisation should select the offer which has the highest NPV among their options. Preferably, the NPV of an capital investment should be positive, which means the investment eventually adds value to the business.

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34 comments · newest first

Cordelia 11 months ago

Not sure about E, seems too specific.

Josefa 11 months ago

Wait, bulky items? Really?

Grover 12 months ago

A is not a good choice at all.

Merrilee 12 months ago

I think C makes sense too.

Sharee 1 year ago

Definitely B and E!

Makeda 1 year ago

I don’t think A or D fit at all. I’m leaning towards C and E, but I hope I’m not mixing things up!

Leonardo 1 year ago

I feel like E could be a good choice since stockyards handle larger equipment, but I’m torn between that and C.

Mariko 1 year ago

I remember something about lead times in our practice questions. B might be correct, but I’m not confident.

Wynell 1 year ago

I think stockyards are meant for bulky items, so maybe C is one of the answers. Not sure about the second one though.

Billye 1 year ago

This is an interesting question. I'll need to consider the purpose and function of stockyards to determine which materials would be suitable. I'll carefully read through the options and try to identify the two that best fit the characteristics of stockyard-appropriate items.

Marjory 1 year ago

Okay, let me approach this step-by-step. Stockyards are used for storage, so I'll need to look for options that describe materials or equipment suited for that purpose. I'll eliminate the ones that don't seem relevant and focus on the two that best match the question.

Linette 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward question about the characteristics of materials suitable for stockyards. I'll carefully read through the options and select the two that best fit the description.

Laura 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. The options seem to be describing different types of equipment and materials, but I'm not confident which two would be suitable for stockyards.

Staci 1 year ago

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Marg 1 year ago

Inside storage? In a stockyard? Someone's got a wicked sense of humor. I'm sticking with C and E, thank you very much.

Blair 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marg

Definitely, it wouldn't make sense to have equipment only suited for inside storage in a stockyard.

Reita 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marg

Agreed, those are the most suitable characteristics for a stockyard.

Edwin 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marg

E) Equipment that requires larger specialised handling

Berry 1 year ago

↳ replying to Marg

C) Items that are bulky and individually packed

Merri 2 years ago

Specialised handling, you say? Now we're talking! C and E are the way to go, no doubt about it.

Carisa 1 year ago

↳ replying to Merri

Those are the characteristics that stockyards are designed for. C and E are the way to go.

Bong 1 year ago

↳ replying to Merri

I agree, bulky and individually packed items along with equipment that needs larger specialised handling are perfect for stockyards.

Minna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Merri

C and E are definitely the best options for stockyards. They require specialised handling.

Isreal 2 years ago

Haha, low-value small equipment in a stockyard? That's like storing a toothpick in a warehouse meant for heavy machinery. Definitely C and E!

Nieves 1 year ago

↳ replying to Isreal

E) Equipment that requires larger specialised handling

Theola 2 years ago

↳ replying to Isreal

C) Items that are bulky and individually packed

Leandro 2 years ago

Wait, why would you need equipment with a long delivery lead time? That seems counterintuitive for a stockyard. I'd go with C and E.

Sherly 2 years ago

Ah, stockyards are the perfect solution for bulky and individually packed items. Options C and E definitely fit the bill!

Paris 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sherly

I agree, they are perfect for items that are individually packed and need larger specialized handling.

Tayna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Sherly

Yes, stockyards are great for items that are bulky and require specialized handling.

Diane 2 years ago

I'm not sure about that. I think stockyards are only for small equipment of relatively low value.

Aleisha 2 years ago

I agree with Karan. Stockyards are also suitable for equipment that requires larger specialised handling.

Karan 2 years ago

I think stockyards are suitable for items that are bulky and individually packed.

CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 6 Question 43 Discussion