APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) — Question 479

A company produces homeopathic lotions for pain relief. The lotions use a combination of ProductA and ProductB. ProductA is the primary ingredient. You use ProductB to adjust the concentration of active ingredients in the lotion. ProductC represents the remainder.
You need to ensure that the lotion final product has a consistent concentration of anti-inflammatory agents.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

Answer options

• A. Set the formula line type of ProductA to Compensating.
• B. Set the formula line type of ProductB to Compensating.
• C. Set the formula line type of ProductB to Active.
• D. Set the formula line type of ProductC to None.
• E. Set the formula line type of ProductA to Active.

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

Setting the formula line type of ProductB to Compensating ensures that it properly adjusts the concentration of active ingredients, while setting ProductA to Active confirms its role as the primary ingredient. The other options either incorrectly classify the ingredients or do not support achieving a consistent concentration of anti-inflammatory agents.