CIPS L4M7 Exam - Topic 6 Question 43 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M7 exam

Question #: 43
Topic #: 6

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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

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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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by Cletus at Sep 13, 2024, 05:43 AM

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Cordelia

3 months ago

Not sure about E, seems too specific.

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Josefa

3 months ago

Wait, bulky items? Really?

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Grover

4 months ago

A is not a good choice at all.

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Merrilee

4 months ago

I think C makes sense too.

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Sharee

4 months ago

Definitely B and E!

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Makeda

4 months 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!

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Leonardo

4 months ago

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

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Mariko

5 months ago

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

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Wynell

5 months ago

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

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Billye

5 months 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.

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Marjory

5 months 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.

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Linette

5 months 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.

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Laura

5 months 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.

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Staci

5 months ago

I think the answer might be C, history, because it relates to navigating through pages.

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Teddy

5 months ago

Okay, I think I know the answer to this. The key is to clear the cached data, and I believe the "pkgrepo refresh" command is the one that does that.

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Marg

10 months 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.

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Blair

8 months ago

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

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Reita

8 months ago

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

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Edwin

8 months ago

E) Equipment that requires larger specialised handling

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Berry

8 months ago

C) Items that are bulky and individually packed

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Merri

10 months ago

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

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Carisa

9 months ago

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

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Bong

9 months ago

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

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Minna

9 months ago

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

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Isreal

10 months 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!

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Nieves

10 months ago

E) Equipment that requires larger specialised handling

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Theola

10 months ago

C) Items that are bulky and individually packed

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Leandro

11 months 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.

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Sherly

11 months ago

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

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Paris

10 months ago

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

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Tayna

10 months ago

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

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Diane

11 months ago

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

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Aleisha

11 months ago

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

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Karan

11 months ago

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

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