IFoA Exam IFoA_CAA_M0 Topic 6 Question 64 Discussion

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Topic #: 6

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Identify which of the following best describes the nature of a stationary point.

AIt is where the tangent of the graph of the function is horizontal.

BIt is the point where the maximum valueof the function is found.

CIt is the point where the minimum valueof the function is found.

DIt is the point where values of the function start to become more stable.

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Kathrine

4 months ago

I'm gonna have to go with Option A. It's the only one that really makes sense in terms of the definition of a stationary point. Unless, of course, the correct answer is 'None of the above' - that's always a classic!

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Deandrea

4 months ago

Option B? More like Option 'C' for 'Clueless'! The stationary point has nothing to do with the maximum value of the function.

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Gladys

4 months ago

D sounds like a good option, but I'm not sure if it fully captures the essence of a stationary point. I'd guess A or C would be the best answers.

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Filiberto

3 months ago

I'm leaning towards C actually. I think it's where the minimum value of the function is found.

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Shonda

3 months ago

I agree, A seems like the best description of a stationary point.

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Filiberto

4 months ago

I think A is the correct answer. It makes sense that a stationary point would have a horizontal tangent.

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Leigha

4 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm torn between A and C, but I'll go with A since it seems more precise in describing the nature of a stationary point.

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Jamey

4 months ago

I think Option C is the right answer. The stationary point is where the function has a local minimum.

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Marion

3 months ago

D) It is the point where values of the function start to become more stable.

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Kindra

3 months ago

C) It is the point where the minimum value of the function is found.

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Jaclyn

3 months ago

B) It is the point where the maximum value of the function is found.

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Hillary

4 months ago

A) It is where the tangent of the graph of the function is horizontal.

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Vivienne

5 months ago

Actually, Clarence, a stationary point can be a minimum, maximum, or a point of inflection, so it could be A) or C).

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Clarence

5 months ago

I believe the answer is C) It is the point where the minimum value of the function is found.

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Karol

5 months ago

I agree with Vivienne, because at a stationary point, the derivative of the function is zero.

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Vivienne

5 months ago

I think the answer is A) It is where the tangent of the graph of the function is horizontal.

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Shannon

5 months ago

Option A sounds correct. The stationary point is where the derivative of the function is zero, and the tangent line is horizontal at that point.

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Gladys

4 months ago

Actually, it's not the minimum value, but where the function stops increasing or decreasing.

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Lacresha

4 months ago

C) It is the point where the minimum value of the function is found.

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Terry

4 months ago

That's correct. The derivative is zero at a stationary point.

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Stephane

4 months ago

Yes, that's right. It's where the derivative is zero.

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Carlton

5 months ago

I think option A is correct. The tangent is horizontal at a stationary point.

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Krystal

5 months ago

A) It is where the tangent of the graph of the function is horizontal.

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