CIPS Exam L3M2 Topic 1 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M2 exam

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The objective of value engineering has been described as:

ADoing more with the same

BDoing more with less

CDoing more with more

DDoing more with your time

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Suggested Answer: B

Value engineering, like value analysis, but at the design stage, seeks to create at least as great an output, but with fewer components / inputs.

by Sean at Jul 14, 2024, 11:24 PM

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Laurel

4 months ago

C) Doing more with more - Whoa, hold on there, big spender! Value engineering is all about efficiency, not throwing money at the problem.

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Svetlana

2 months ago

D) Doing more with your time

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Truman

2 months ago

B) Doing more with less

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Kenny

2 months ago

C) Doing more with more - Efficiency is key, not overspending.

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Elfrieda

3 months ago

A) Doing more with the same

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Tracie

4 months ago

D) Doing more with your time - Haha, good one! Maybe that's the real objective of value engineering - to find more time in the day.

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Lera

4 months ago

A) Doing more with the same - I don't know, that just seems like common sense to me. Value engineering is about getting the most bang for your buck.

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Yuette

2 months ago

D) Doing more with your time - Time is definitely a valuable resource to consider in value engineering.

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Gail

2 months ago

C) Doing more with more - I think that's the opposite of value engineering, it's about being resourceful.

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Cordelia

2 months ago

B) Doing more with less - That's right, it's about finding ways to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.

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Odelia

3 months ago

A) Doing more with the same - I agree, it's all about maximizing efficiency.

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Gerald

4 months ago

B) Doing more with less - That's the whole point of value engineering, isn't it? Maximizing output while minimizing input.

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Glenn

3 months ago

B) Doing more with less - That's the whole point of value engineering, isn't it? Maximizing output while minimizing input.

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Tomas

3 months ago

A) Doing more with the same

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Margo

4 months ago

That's a good point, Tori. It really depends on the situation.

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Tori

4 months ago

I believe option C is also valid, as sometimes doing more with more resources can also be a strategy.

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Juan

4 months ago

I agree with Margo, option B makes the most sense.

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Margo

5 months ago

I think the objective of value engineering is doing more with less.

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