APICS Exam CPIM Topic 1 Question 90 Discussion

Actual exam question for APICS's CPIM exam

Question #: 90
Topic #: 1

If the run time per piece on operation B is shorter than that on A, the first batch must be larger enough to avoid idle time on operation A

ATrue

BFalse

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Suggested Answer: B

by Jenelle at Jun 20, 2024, 08:00 AM

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Olen

6 months ago

Ha! This question is a trap. The real answer is to automate both operations and eliminate the need for batch sizes altogether.

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Laurena

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll have to think it through more carefully before deciding.

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Monte

4 months ago

B) False

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Eladia

4 months ago

I think it's true because if operation B is faster, you need a larger batch on A to keep it busy.

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Ricki

4 months ago

A) True

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Tijuana

5 months ago

B) False

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Tawny

5 months ago

I think it's true because if operation B is faster, you need a bigger batch on A to keep it busy.

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Lonna

5 months ago

A) True

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Colton

6 months ago

I see your point, Elvis. So, the answer should be true.

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Berry

7 months ago

B is the correct answer. Just because B is faster doesn't mean the first batch needs to be larger. That's just silly.

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Deeanna

7 months ago

I think the answer is True. If operation B is faster, we need to make sure A has enough work to do to avoid downtime.

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Annett

6 months ago

B) False

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Luis

6 months ago

That makes sense, we need to balance the workload between the two operations.

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Sabine

6 months ago

A) True

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Elvis

7 months ago

But if operation B is faster, wouldn't we need a larger batch on A to keep it busy?

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Kenneth

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe it's false.

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Elvis

7 months ago

I think the statement is true.

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