L4M7 Whole Life Asset Management - Practice Questions

Question 4

Which of the following are subjective forecasting techniques? Select TWO that apply.

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Delphi method
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Test marketing
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Cycle counting
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Pareto principle
Weighted moving average

Question 5

Which of the following allow the operators to access higher levels in warehouse facility? Select TWO that apply:

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Carousel
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Grab
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Order picker
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Scissor platform
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Stacker crane

Reference / correct answer:

Order picker

Scissor platform

Explanation

It is important to ensure safe working in storage facilities, and access to higher shelves or racking presents a challenge. Lifting at full reach becomes a problem at relative low weight. There can also be danger for other workers who are around someone working at height, from the movement of equipment or dropping stock from a height.

Scissor platforms are used in high-roof warehouses to gain access to lighting, high-racking units and sections of wall and roof.

ORDER PICKER is manual or powered device - some with ride-on capability and some without. This allow for low-level, medium-level and high-level picking of various items. Many are equipped with forks to allow transfer capability of larger picked boxes. Higher-level and narrow or very narrow -aisle versions have the ability to elevate operators on the front platform to higher racking to pick items.

Grabs are designed to hold stock either width-wise or from above. These are either specific devices designed for grabbing materials or are available as an accessory to forklift trucks.

Carousels are space-efficient, rotating devices which allow access to a large range of product from a single location. Designs are variable, with carousels rotating horizontally or vertically until the required items can be retrieved.

Stacker-cranes are designed for the automated storage and retrieval of unit loads, in high-bay warehouses. They travel in aisles equipped with guide rails, electrical supply, data transmission and control systems. To ensure the storage and retrieval functions, the stacker-crane carries out three types of movement : long-travel, lifting and picking.

Reference: CIPS study guide page 52-55

LO 1, AC 1.3

Question 6

Which type of codes can a barcode laser scanner (linear scanner) read?

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Numerical code
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QR code
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Aztec code
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1D barcode

Reference / correct answer:

1D barcode

Explanation

One-dimensional (or 1D) barcodes systematically represent data by varying the widths and spac-ings of parallel lines. These include some of the most traditional and well-recognized barcode types, such as the UPC and EAN codes. 1D barcodes are also commonly referred to as linear barcodes.

Two-dimensional (2D) barcodes look like squares or rectangles that contain many small, individual dots. QR codes, Data matrix and Aztec codes are examples of 2D barcodes

Numerical code contains all numbers, no letters

There are two different scan engine types (laser scanner versus imager) for interpreting the infor-mation provided in the barcode. Many companies producing the technology capable of reading the barcode data uses the term “scanning” regardless of the type of scan engine used. For the purposes of these FAQs, we are trying to draw a clearer distinction for you.

Linear (1D) codes can be scanned with a traditional laser scanner. A laser scan engine uses a laser and mirror to create the bar that scans the information. 1D barcode scanners will only interpret the linear barcode scanning technology. 1D barcode scanners are typically less expensive since the type of encryptions they can decode is limited.

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LO 1, AC 1.2

L4M7 – Whole Life Asset Management