CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 7 Question 64 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam

Question #: 64
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following are advantages of a multi-story warehouse compared to a single-story warehouse?

Heavier, frequently moved items will always be stored on the upper floor of a multi-story warehouse

Order tracking technology will be more effective and efficient in a multi-story warehouse

There are more options for the storage of inventory by volume, weight, and frequency of movement in a multi-story warehouse

The cost of land is likely to be less for a multi-story warehouse compared to a single-story warehouse for a similar product volume

A1 and 3 only

B1 and 2 only

C2 and 3 only

D3 and 4 only

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Suggested Answer: D

Multi-story warehouses provide:

Flexible storage options for various inventory types, based on volume, weight, and movement frequency.

Cost savings on land: As vertical space is utilized, less land is needed for the same storage volume, potentially reducing property expenses.

Whole-life asset management considers these factors to maximize storage efficiency while managing real estate costs.

by Georgeanna at Nov 02, 2025, 08:38 PM

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Andrew

15 hours ago

Definitely leaning towards A. Heavier items on upper floors is practical.

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Ryan

6 days ago

I heard land costs are lower for multi-story, but is that always true?

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Carissa

11 days ago

Order tracking tech is definitely more efficient in multi-story setups.

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Beckie

16 days ago

Wait, are heavier items really stored on upper floors? Seems risky.

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Gail

21 days ago

Totally agree, especially with item storage options.

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Moon

26 days ago

Multi-story warehouses can maximize space!

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Georgiann

1 month ago

The cost of land is definitely a big factor. Who wants to pay more for a bigger single-story warehouse?

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Nobuko

1 month ago

Haha, imagine trying to move those "heavier, frequently moved items" up and down the stairs. That's a workout!

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Evangelina

1 month ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about the order tracking technology being more effective in a multi-story warehouse. Seems like it could be a bit of a challenge.

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Stevie

2 months ago

I agree with John. The multi-story warehouse seems like a more efficient and cost-effective solution.

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Twana

2 months ago

Option D is the correct answer. The multi-story warehouse provides more options for storage and the cost of land is likely to be less.

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Virgilio

2 months ago

I thought the cost of land would be higher for multi-story warehouses, so I'm unsure about option 4 being an advantage.

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Salley

2 months ago

I practiced a similar question where we discussed order tracking tech, and I feel like it might be more effective in multi-story setups, but I’m not completely confident.

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Candida

2 months ago

I agree, but I also see the value in option C. Order tracking is crucial.

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Jacqueline

3 months ago

I think option 3 makes sense since multi-story designs can offer more flexibility in storage, but I can't recall if that applies to all types of inventory.

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