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CIPS L6M9 Exam - Topic 3 Question 3 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L6M9 exam
Question #: 3
Topic #: 3
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Which of the following are typical objectives of Linear Programming (LP)? Select ALL that apply.

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Suggested Answer: A, B, D, E

Linear Programming (LP) aims to optimise resource allocation by:

Minimising inventory levels (reduce storage costs).

Maximising machine working hours (increase efficiency).

Minimising production costs (reduce expenses).

Maximising labour working hours (increase productivity).

Option C is incorrect---LP aims to minimise, not maximise, transportation costs.

(LO 1.3, See p.47)


by Veronika at Mar 09, 2025, 01:22 PM

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Dolores
3 months ago
I thought LP was about efficiency, not maximising labour hours.
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Roxanne
3 months ago
Yup, maximising machine working hours makes sense too!
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Salome
3 months ago
Wait, maximising transportation costs? That doesn't sound right...
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Glory
4 months ago
Totally agree, minimising inventory levels is also crucial!
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Lili
4 months ago
Minimising production costs is definitely a key objective of LP.
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Jacinta
4 months ago
I feel like C is definitely not an objective of LP. Maximizing transportation costs doesn't align with what we learned about efficiency.
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Nancey
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think B is a bit tricky. Maximizing machine hours could be a goal, but it depends on the context.
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Ligia
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure about A and E. Minimizing inventory levels seems plausible, but maximizing labor hours feels off.
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Marjory
5 months ago
I remember that LP often focuses on minimizing costs, so I think D is definitely one of the objectives.
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Fausto
5 months ago
Wait, is maximizing transportation costs really an objective? That doesn't seem right at all. I'm a little confused on the nuances here, so I'll have to review the material again before answering.
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Erin
5 months ago
I've got this! Minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency are classic LP goals. I'll select the answers that fit that criteria.
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Kati
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. Minimizing inventory levels and production costs seem like obvious LP objectives. But I'm not sure about maximizing machine hours or labor hours - those don't seem quite right. I'll have to double-check my understanding.
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Alecia
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know LP is used for optimization, but I'm not totally clear on the specific objectives. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Dick
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question on the objectives of Linear Programming. I'm confident I can identify the correct answers.
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Alishia
11 months ago
Ah, the old 'minimize inventory, maximize costs' trick. Classic LP mind games!
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Rosenda
10 months ago
E) Maximising labour working hours
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Corazon
10 months ago
D) Minimising production costs
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Fatima
10 months ago
A) Minimising inventory levels
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Lenny
11 months ago
I'm not sure about C. Maximising transportation costs doesn't seem like a typical objective of LP to me.
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Murray
11 months ago
I agree with Brinda. Minimising inventory levels, production costs, and maximising labour working hours make sense.
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Cathrine
12 months ago
B and E are my picks. Maximize machine and labor hours to get the most out of your resources!
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Kenneth
11 months ago
Maximizing transportation costs doesn't seem like a typical objective of LP.
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Lottie
11 months ago
I agree, minimizing inventory levels can help reduce waste.
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Minna
11 months ago
I think minimizing production costs is also important to consider.
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Tayna
11 months ago
I agree, maximizing machine and labor hours is key to efficiency.
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Brinda
12 months ago
I think A, D, and E are typical objectives of LP.
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Britt
12 months ago
Wow, C is a strange one. Maximizing transportation costs? That's like trying to lose money on purpose!
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Mari
12 months ago
A, D, and E are the typical objectives of Linear Programming. Gotta maximize efficiency and minimize costs!
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Bettina
11 months ago
That's right! Minimising production costs, maximising labour working hours, and minimising inventory levels are key objectives in LP.
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Dominga
12 months ago
A, D, and E are the typical objectives of Linear Programming. Gotta maximize efficiency and minimize costs!
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