CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 2 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M9 exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 2

Linear Programming (LP) can be adopted by many business functions. Who out of the following could use LP modelling? Select ALL that apply.

AAn operations director who needs to choose between two products to manufacture

BA financial assistant who needs to create a budget for the manufacturing department

CThe marketing manager who is deciding how many social media posts to create

DThe HR manager who needs to plan work schedules for the staff

EThe logistics coordinator who is planning delivery routes

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Suggested Answer: C, D, E

LP is used for quantitative decision-making---finding the best possible outcome using numerical data.

Option C (Marketing Manager)---LP can calculate optimal ad frequency for sales conversion.

Option D (HR Manager)---LP can help in workforce scheduling.

Option E (Logistics Coordinator)---LP can optimise delivery routes for cost efficiency.

Option A and B are incorrect as LP doesn't apply to subjective decisions like product selection or budgeting.

(LO 1.3)

by Arlene at Mar 05, 2025, 08:30 PM

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Carlee

6 months ago

Wait, can LP really help with work schedules? Sounds odd.

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Cyndy

6 months ago

D is a solid choice for LP application.

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Charlene

6 months ago

C? Not sure if LP fits social media planning.

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Rachael

7 months ago

B makes sense too, budgeting is key.

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Jonell

7 months ago

Definitely A and E can use LP!

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Jina

7 months ago

I feel like budgeting might not be the best use of LP, but I could see it being useful for the operations director and logistics coordinator.

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Aretha

7 months ago

The logistics coordinator seems like a clear choice for LP, but I’m not convinced about the marketing manager.

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Joseph

7 months ago

I remember a practice question where we discussed how LP can help with scheduling, so the HR manager might be a good fit too.

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Ayesha

8 months ago

I think the operations director definitely needs LP for choosing between products, but I'm not sure about the financial assistant.

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Nieves

8 months ago

The options cover a range of business functions, so I'll need to think about how LP modeling could be used to optimize decisions in each case. Shouldn't be too difficult if I stay focused.

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Amber

8 months ago

This is a good test of my understanding of LP and its potential uses across different business areas. I'll make sure to read each option closely and apply my knowledge.

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Sheridan

8 months ago

Okay, I see the operations director, financial assistant, HR manager, and logistics coordinator as clear applications of LP. Time to carefully consider each option and select the right ones.

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Felicia

8 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the marketing manager and social media posts. Does LP really apply to that kind of decision-making? I'll have to think that one through.

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Raul

8 months ago

This looks like a straightforward LP question. I'll focus on identifying the key business functions that could use LP modeling to optimize their decisions.

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