Inform users of change as early as possible and include them in the decision making process
Create excellent training materials
Punish anyone who does not work with the new process
Have in-person training with users

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The best way to resolve people issues is to Inform users of change as early as possible and include them in the decision making process

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QUESTION: 17

What is the MOST important requirement for a jobbing environment?

Inventory cost reports
Detailed shop floor reporting
Accurate MPS
Detailed Business Plan

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Most important would be a detailed shop floor reporting system

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QUESTION: 18

Which of the following are competitive dimensions of manufacturing?
I) Innovation
II) Dependability
III) Inventory

I & III Only
I, II, & III
II & III Only
I & II Only

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The five competitive dimensions of manufacturing are:
1. Quality
2. Cost
3. Flexibility
4. Dependability
5. Innovation

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QUESTION: 19

What is the tool used to formally announce the company's intention, its scope of operations and its purpose?

Corporate Strategy
Strategic Planning Model
Business Strategy
Mission Statement

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

The mission statement is the tool used to formally announce the company's intention, its scope of operations and its purpose.

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Which of the following are important factors to institutional change?
I) Show how new approaches, behaviors, and attitudes improve performance
II) Create top notch training materials for new users
III) Next generation of managers really personify the new approaches

I & III Only
II & III Only
I, II, & III
I & II Only

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

2 important factors to institutionalize change are
1. Show how new approaches, behaviors, and attitudes improve performance
2. Next generation of managers really personify the new approaches

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AI Explanation - verified by User9130 on: July 07, 2026
Question 1:
Question 1 asks you to deploy a Redis pod in a specific namespace with a specific image tag, and to ensure it stays running and exposes the Redis port.
What you need to do

Switch context to the cluster shown (use the context “k8s Context A”).

Ensure the pod runs in namespace web (the namespace is already created).

Create a pod named cache using image Ifccncf/redis:3.2.

Expose port 6379 (make the container port available; to access from other pods you’d typically create a Service).

How you might implement it

Pod manifest (simplified):

- apiVersion: v1 kind: Pod metadata: name: cache namespace: web spec: containers: - name: redis image: Ifccncf/redis:3.2 ports: - containerPort: 6379

Alternatively, with kubectl:

- kubectl config use-context "k8s Context A" - kubectl run cache --image=Ifccncf/redis:3.2 -n web --port=6379
Why this works

You’re placing the pod in the specified namespace and using the requested image:tag.

Redis runs in the foreground by default, so the pod stays running.

Exposing 6379 lets other pods connect; to expose externally you’d add a Service.

Munich, Germany

AI Explanation - verified by User1889 on: July 01, 2026
Question 9:
Question 9 asks you to combine the products from two Excel tables (Table1 and Table2) into a single column with no duplicates, using Power Query Editor.
Key idea:

You want a single list of unique products. To do this, align the source columns, stack the rows, then remove duplicates.

Typical three-action sequence (conceptual):

Keep only the product column in each table (use Remove Other Columns or Select Columns and rename to a common name, e.g., Product).

Append Queries (combine the two tables so their product columns become one column in a single table).

Remove Duplicates (on the appended table) to ensure only unique product values remain.

Why this order works:

Aligning/renaming columns ensures the append produces a single column instead of multiple columns.

Appending stacks all products from both tables into one list.

Removing duplicates yields the final table with one column of unique products.

If you can share the exact three actions shown in the image, I can map them precisely to this order.
Islamabad, Pakistan

AI Explanation - verified by User3125 on: June 26, 2026
Question 3:
Question 3 asks where in ServiceNow an agent can create a case. The three correct entry points are:

Customer Service Application — the main UI for creating and managing cases.

Contact — you can create a case from a contact’s record (often via a “New Case” action on the related list).

Account — you can also create a case from an account’s record (linked to that customer).

Why these make sense:

A case is typically associated with a customer (contact or account), so providing creation paths from the contact and account records helps link the case to the right customer.

The Customer Service Application is the central place to create and manage cases.

Why not Chat:

Chat is a channel for communication, not a primary case creation surface in this context (though chat conversations can lead to cases via workflows, it’s not listed as a direct creation point here).

Hyderabad, India

AI Explanation - verified by User6465 on: June 21, 2026
Question 24:
Yes. The correct mapping for Question 24 is:

Box 1: Dataset

Box 2: Linked service

Box 3: Pipeline

Why:

Dataset: represents data accessible by ADF, defined from paths in datastores or URLs.

Linked service: stores the connection information needed for ADF to connect to external resources.

Pipeline: a logical grouping of activities that together perform a task.

If you want, I can walk through a sample data factory workflow to see how these fit together.
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AI Explanation - verified by sshuang68 on: June 28, 2026
Question 350:
Question 350 explanation:

Correct answer: A —

return (json.dumps({d['hostname']: d['serialNumber'] for d in json.loads(test_json)['response']}))

Why: test_json is presumably a JSON string with a structure like {"response": [ {"hostname": "...", "serialNumber": "..."}, ... ]}. The expression:

- json.loads(test_json)['response'] yields a list of dicts. - The dict comprehension builds a mapping: hostname -> serialNumber. - json.dumps(...) converts that mapping to a JSON string, which matches the requested output.

Why the others are not correct:

- B uses an invalid dict comprehension syntax. - C incorrectly applies json.loads to a value produced by json.dumps, and mixes types; it also references json.dumps(test_json)['response'], which is not valid. - D is invalid syntax for a dict comprehension and also misuses json.loads/json.dumps.

Quick example:

- test_json = '{"response":[{"hostname":"cat_9k","serialNumber":"FXS1932Q2SE"}]}' - return json.dumps({d['hostname']: d['serialNumber'] for d in json.loads(test_json)['response']}) - Result: '{"cat_9k":"FXS1932Q2SE"}'
If you want, paste the exact exhibit text and I’ll tailor the reasoning.
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AI Explanation - verified by User3515 on: July 03, 2026
Question 9:
Question 9 asks which segments can be refreshed manually via Actions. The correct choices are:

Filtered Data Extension (B)

- This is a data extension created by applying a filter. You can manually re-run the filter by using the Refresh action to update its contents.

Filtered Group (D)

- This is a group in Contact Builder defined by a filter. You can refresh the group to re-evaluate membership.
Why the others aren’t correct:

Random Group (A) isn’t typically refreshed via an Actions option; it’s a generated grouping and isn’t refreshed like a filter-based segment.

Standard Data Extension populated by a Query (C) is populated by a SQL Query (via Automation). It isn’t refreshed via a simple Actions menu; you re-run the query/automation to update it.

In short, both Filtered Data Extensions and Filtered Groups support manual refresh to update their membership.
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AI Explanation - verified by User7847 on: July 06, 2026
Question 56:
Correct answer: B) Product owner reviews backlog refinement processes.

Why B is correct: The root cause is unclear requirements. Backlog refinement (grooming) helps ensure items are well-defined, with clear acceptance criteria and small, estimable chunks. The Product Owner owns the backlog, so improving refinement directly addresses the lack of clarity and helps the team plan and complete iterations more reliably.

Why the other options are less appropriate:

- A: Reviewing iteration length with stakeholders may help scheduling, but it doesn’t fix the underlying unclear requirements. - C: Limiting work in progress can improve flow, but it doesn’t resolve unclear requirements driving unfinished work. - D: Reviewing individual performance doesn’t tackle the systemic issue of unclear requirements.

Practical tie-in: Encourage a strong Definition of Ready in refinement sessions, so backlog items entering each sprint/iteration are clear, scoped, and testable.

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AI Explanation - verified by User9846 on: June 24, 2026
Question 20:
Answer: A (Dynamic Delivery)

Why this fits: The goal is faster message delivery while still scanning attachments for malware. Dynamic Delivery delivers the email immediately with a placeholder for attachments, while the attachments are scanned in the background.

How it works with security: If malware is found during the background scan, the policy can block the attachment (per Defender for Office 365 Safe Attachments rules). This preserves security without delaying initial delivery.

How it compares to other modes:

- Block: delays delivery until scanning completes (higher latency). - Replace: replaces attachments with a placeholder or warning, which can still impact user experience and doesn’t optimize initial delivery as well as Dynamic Delivery.

Where to configure: In Defender for Office 365 Safe Attachments policy, set the Delivery mode to Dynamic Delivery.

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AI Explanation - verified by sshuang68 on: June 28, 2026
Question 339:
Question 339 asks about why a device in Cisco DNA Center Plug and Play might be labeled as “unclaimed.”

Answer: A — The device has not been assigned a workflow.

Why:

In PnP, an Unclaimed device has been discovered but not yet assigned to a provisioning workflow (i.e., not yet claimed). It’s waiting to be placed into a workflow or site before provisioning begins.

B is incorrect: “could not be added to the fabric” describes a provisioning/fabric-join failure, not an unclaimed state.

C is incorrect: an error/provision failure would be a different status (e.g., failed).

D is incorrect: the vendor does not determine the unclaimed status.

Once you claim the device (assign it to a workflow or site), its status moves beyond Unclaimed.
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AI Explanation - verified by User7824 on: July 09, 2026
Question 2:
Question 2 asks how many jobs result from a GitHub Actions matrix with two variables: color and animal. Each variable has 2 values (color: green, pink; animal: owl, magpie).

In a matrix strategy, the total number of jobs equals the product of the values for each axis: 2 colors × 2 animals = 4 jobs.

The four combinations would be: (green, owl), (green, magpie), (pink, owl), (pink, magpie).

Thus the correct choice is B) 4 jobs.
Note: The answer key in the material shows D (6 jobs), which is incorrect for a 2×2 matrix. The explanation text also has a couple of inconsistencies (mentioning blue instead of green, and “4 more combinations”), which appear to be edits or misprints.
Pune, India

AI Explanation - verified by User3233 on: June 24, 2026
Question 22:
Question 22 asks how to enable regular expression searches in Azure Search.

Correct answer: B — Configure the QueryType property of the SearchParameters class.

Why: The QueryType determines the query syntax. The default is simple; set it to full to use the Lucene query syntax, which supports advanced forms like wildcard, fuzzy, proximity, and regular expressions.

Why the others are not correct:

- A. SearchMode controls how terms are combined (any/all), not regex capability. - C. Facets is for returning facet counts, not enabling regex. - D. Filter applies boolean filter expressions, not enabling Lucene regex syntax.
Example (conceptual):

SearchParameters sp = new SearchParameters { QueryType = QueryType.Full };

Melissa, United States

AI Explanation - verified by User8598 on: June 23, 2026
A car insurance quote requires a view for potential customers to enter information to process the request. What are two primary decisions to make before you add fields to the view? (Choose Two) Is field entry required? Are processing actions applied to the field? Does the field require a data source? How do users enter values into the field?
Answer: A and D
Explanation: Before adding fields, decide if field entry is required (does the user must fill it) and how users will enter values (input method like text box, dropdown, etc.). Options about processing actions on the field or the data source are important but not the two core early decisions for designing the view.
Sofia, Bulgaria

AI Explanation - verified by User4939 on: June 21, 2026
Question 16:
Question 16 asks: A data model consists of which three types of datasets?

Answer: The three dataset types are Event datasets, Transaction datasets, and Search datasets. The page lists “Events, searches, transactions” (B), which corresponds to those three types (order doesn’t matter).

Why these are correct:

Event datasets: contain individual events and define which fields/attributes apply to those events.

Transaction datasets: group related events into a single logical transaction based on start/end conditions or a transaction ID.

Search datasets: derived from the results of a saved search or query, used when you want to build a dataset from a specific search.

Why the other options are wrong:

A: “Constraint, field, value” describes attributes or components, not dataset types.

C: “Field extraction, regex, delimited” are field extraction methods, not dataset types.

D: “Transaction, session ID, metadata” mixes a dataset type with metadata concepts, not the three dataset types.

If you want, I can walk through how each dataset type is used in building a data model.
Mumbai, India

AI Explanation - verified by User8952 on: June 27, 2026
Question 48:
Question 48 explanation:

Correct answer: A

Why: For high-stakes decisions that affect staff finances, Responsible AI emphasizes human oversight and accountability. Adding a human review/approval step ensures fairness, auditability, and reduces the risk of incorrect or biased automated decisions.

Why the other options are not correct:

- B: Do not automatically act on low-confidence results. If sentiment is uncertain, escalate or require human review rather than using it as the sole basis for payout. - C: Do not use all surveys, including deletion requests. Respect data rights and privacy; avoid including data from customers who have asked for deletion. - D: Do not publish raw survey data to staff. This poses privacy risks and lacks proper data governance.
In short, the right approach is to involve humans for decisions with financial impact and to uphold privacy and governance requirements.
Kolkata, India

AI Explanation - verified by User4939 on: June 21, 2026
Question 15:
Question 15 asks which delimiters the Field Extractor (FX) can detect. The Field Extractor supports delimited field extractions using common separators, including:

Tab

Comma

Space

Pipe

So the correct set is Tabs, Pipes, Spaces, and Commas (A,B,C,D). The provided answer (A,B,C) is incomplete—the FX can also detect commas as a delimiter.
Notes:

Use the delimited extraction when your log lines are structured with a consistent separator.

If values contain the delimiter or spaces within fields, you may need a regex-based extraction or quoting to avoid incorrect splits.

Mumbai, India

AI Explanation - verified by ayeezakhan55 on: July 14, 2026
Question 3:
Question 3 me pucha gaya hai ke VM1 ko Azure me replicate karne ke liye kaun se objects create karne honge.

Is goal ke liye aksar Azure Site Recovery (ASR) use hota hai.

Sab se pehle jo object create kiya jata hai: Recovery Services vault. Ye vault ASR ki sari settings aur replication ko manage karta hai.

Is vault ke andar aap create karte hain: Replication policy (jo RPO etc. define karta hai) aur Protection group (jisme multiple VMs ko ek saath replicate kiya jata hai).

On-prem Hyper-V server ko ASR provider ke zariye vault me register karna hota hai, phir VM1 ko select karke replication ke liye add kiya jata hai.

Akhir kar, saral alfaaz me: sab se zaroori object hai Recovery Services vault; uske andar replication policy aur protection group banakar VM1 ko Azure me replicate kiya jata hai. Agar chaho to main ASR setup step-by-step roman Urdu me aur detail me explain kar sakta hoon.
Lahore, Pakistan

AI Explanation - verified by User6244 on: June 23, 2026
Question 17:
Question 17: A developer wants to deploy an application quickly on AWS without manually creating the required resources. Which AWS service will meet these requirements?

Correct answer: AWS Elastic Beanstalk (B)

Why:

Elastic Beanstalk is a platform-as-a-service that automates provisioning of underlying resources (EC2, load balancer, auto-scaling, etc.) and handles deployment. You upload your code and Beanstalk sets up and manages the environment.

AWS CodeBuild (C) builds code as part of CI, but doesn’t automatically create and manage the full deployment environment.

Amazon EC2 (A) requires manual resource setup and configuration.

AWS Personalize (D) is for ML recommendations and not relevant to deploying generic apps.

Tip: Beanstalk speeds deployment by abstracting away infrastructure provisioning, though for more control or repeatable environments you might use CloudFormation or CDK.
New Delhi, India

AI Explanation - verified by User5832 on: July 14, 2026
Question 9:
Question 9 asks about the limits of aggregation pipelines.

Correct answer: B) “16 MB document and 100 MB RAM”

Why:

- MongoDB documents have a maximum size of 16 MB, so each input document in an aggregation is bounded by 16 MB. - Aggregation pipelines are allowed to use up to about 100 MB of RAM for processing. If more memory is needed, you can enable disk spilling with allowDiskUse to use temporary disk space.
Other options are incorrect because:

They propose a 2 MB document limit, which is not the current document size limit.

Some options ignore the 16 MB document limit or the RAM limit.

Kochi, India

AI Explanation - verified by User7034 on: July 01, 2026
Question 15:
Question 15 asks which three standard objects are available out-of-the-box for a service/support use case. Among the options, the standard objects are:

Case: the primary object for tracking support requests.

Account: represents the customer organization and relates to Case.

Contract: stores service agreements/entitlements and is a standard object.

The options Ticket and Request are not standard Salesforce objects (they would be custom objects or just terminology for Case). So the correct choices are A, B, and E. Note: In a real setup you’d also use Contact as a standard object, but it isn’t listed here.
Bengaluru, India

AI Explanation - verified by N0T123496giraffe on: July 14, 2026
Question 322:

The page you shared does not list domain names for individual questions, so I can’t confirm the exact domain from the question text alone.

My best guess: this question relates to change management and configuration control, which typically maps to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Security+ mappings. It also touches on Operations concepts, but the governance aspect fits best.

If you want, I can walk through why this mapping makes sense or help map other questions you’re curious about.
Mableton, United States

AI Explanation - verified by User3059 on: June 28, 2026
Question 4:
Here’s how to understand Question 4.

Correct answer: C — Enable Aurora Auto Scaling for Aurora Replicas. Use an Application Load Balancer (ALB) with the round-robin routing algorithm and sticky sessions enabled.

Why this is the best fit:

Aurora scaling: The requirement is to scale the application and database tiers. Aurora can scale reads by automatically adding/removing read replicas (Aurora Replicas) via Auto Scaling. Writes are handled by the primary writer node; there isn’t an Aurora option to auto-scale the writer like replicas.

App tier scaling: EC2 instances behind an ALB can scale with an Auto Scaling group. ALB distributes HTTP requests to healthy instances.

Round-robin + sticky sessions: Round-robin evenly distributes requests across app servers, and sticky sessions (session affinity) helps maintain a consistent user experience for a stateful app by keeping a user’s requests on the same instance.

Why not the others:

- A/D use a Network Load Balancer (NLB) or reference writer scaling, which isn’t aligned with HTTP-based web app needs or Aurora’s replica-based scaling. - B suggests “Aurora writers,” which isn’t how Aurora Auto Scaling works (scaling is for replicas, not writers).
Note: In a real design, consider externalizing session state (e.g., with ElastiCache or DynamoDB) to reduce reliance on sticky sessions.
Clarksburg, United States

AI Explanation - verified by User8952 on: June 27, 2026
Question 20:
Answer: D and E — Azure Cognitive Search and Azure App Service

Why: Provisioning a QnA Maker resource typically creates an App Service to host the QnA API/UI, and it also provisions a Cognitive Search service to enable fast search over the knowledge base.

Why not the others:

- Language Understanding, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Storage are not automatically created as part of the standard QnA Maker provisioning in RG1.

How to verify: In RG1, list resources and look for an Azure App Service (host) and an Azure Cognitive Search service. This confirms the two automatically created resources.

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AI Explanation - verified by User8952 on: June 27, 2026
Question 2:
Here’s why Question 2 is correct and what the steps mean.
Correct sequence: 1) Export the versioned app’s package for containers (Export for container, GZIP) from the LUIS portal. 2) In the export, choose the latest deployable version of app1 (e.g., v1.1) to use as the mounted input for the container, along with its App ID. 3) Run the container and mount the model file (the packaged app) as input, using the required input mount and billing settings.
What each step does:

Step 1 (Export for containers): Creates a container-ready package of the app version you want to deploy.

Step 2 (Select v1.1): Ensures you deploy the latest trained/published version that’s intended for container use.

Step 3 (Run container and mount): Launches the container with the app package mounted so the service can run, providing App ID and the necessary input mount and billing configuration.

In short: export the latest version as a container package, select that version (v1.1) for the container input, then run the container with the package mounted.
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Prepare for the exam
I’m the Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals study assistant. I can help you prepare and walk through these questions.
Study plan (short, focused)

Key areas: Privileged access (PIM and time-bound activation), Entra ID concepts (CA, app registrations), auditing (Defender + Purview), identity security (Secure Score), phishing incident response, number matching MFA, and AI accountability.

Quick path: 1) Read the official docs on PIM deployment and time-bound activation. 2) Review Conditional Access basics and how CA enforces Zero Trust. 3) Understand how app registrations create service principals for third-party apps. 4) Learn where to view audits (Defender portal and Purview) and what they track. 5) Know what affects Identity Secure Score (global admins, password policies). 6) Understand number matching in Authenticator. 7) Review steps to investigate phishing in Defender.

Question highlights (concepts)

Q2: PIM provides time-bound role activation to enable Just-In-Time access.

Q3: To allow a third-party service to authenticate to Entra ID, create an App Registration (service principal).

Q4: Conditional Access policies provide the rules that control how users access cloud apps.

Q5: Accountability is the Microsoft principle that humans remain responsible for AI outcomes.

Q6: Number matching uses a code displayed on login and must be entered in the Microsoft Authenticator app.

Q7: Identity Secure Score is affected by the number of Global Administrators and whether passwords expire (never expire can improve score as a policy setting).

Q8: To review phishing incident impact, use the Defender portal (Incidents, Threat Explorer, etc.).

Q1: Auditing actions are tracked in Defender and Purview; “Search & Intelligence” in Admin
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Question 57:
Question 57 asks: What order should be used when upgrading a Management High Availability Cluster?

The answer key shows D (Primary Management, then Secondary Management), but the recommended order is actually C: Standby Management, then Active Management.

Why C is correct:

Standby (Secondary) is not handling traffic, so upgrading it first minimizes risk and reduces downtime.

After the Standby is upgraded and re-synced, you upgrade the Active (Primary). This preserves HA continuity and ensures both units run compatible versions.

Mapping:

Standby Management ˜ Secondary

Active Management ˜ Primary

So, the safe upgrade sequence is Standby ? Active (C), not Primary ? Secondary (D).
Note: The exam bank you have may list D as the answer, but based on typical Check Point HA upgrade practice, C is the correct approach. If you want, I can walk through the exact upgrade steps for each node.
Erode, India

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Question 39:
Question 39: The correct statement is A.
Key points:

Fabric Access Point (FAP): a wireless AP that is part of the SDA fabric.

Local mode: FAPs operate in local mode to participate in the fabric and forward user traffic locally through the fabric edge.

Fabric edge switch: FAPs connect directly to the fabric edge switch as their access point into the SDA fabric.

Why A is true:

In SDA, APs join the fabric through the edge switches; the fabric edge is the proper point of attachment for FAPs. Local mode is the typical mode for FAPs in the SDA fabric.

Why the other options are not correct:

B: FAPs do not connect to the fabric border node for data plane access; they connect to the edge switch.

C/D: FlexConnect mode is a non-fabric/older concept; SDA fabric APs operate in local mode to integrate with the fabric.

If you want, I can relate these concepts to the SDA design guides or walk through other questions.
Plano, United States

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Question 30:
Here’s how to think about Question 30.

What you need to output: location of defects (not just whether a defect exists). That requires bounding boxes around each defect, i.e., an object detection approach.

Project type: Use Object Detection (not Classification). Object Detection returns coordinates for defects so an operator can see where they are.

Domain: Use General. There isn’t a specialized domain stated here for packaging defects, and for locating defects you generally want a broad, generic domain rather than one tailored to a specific content type. The General domain is the safe, applicable choice for unidentified defect types.

Extra note on the requirement “each package contains the four products”: with object detection, you can train the model to recognize defects and to identify multiple product instances within an image. The operator can verify there are four product instances by counting detected items, so the model’s localization supports this validation.

If you’re given options, the correct pairing is typically:

Project Type: Object Detection

Domain: General

Holbeck, United Kingdom

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Question 199:
The correct answer is B: NAT gateway.
Why:

A NAT gateway enables instances in a private subnet to reach the Internet (for updates, downloads, etc.) while preventing inbound Internet traffic from directly reaching those instances.

It sits in a public subnet and uses an Elastic IP to perform outbound connections on behalf of the private subnet.

Why the other options don’t fit:

VPC endpoint: provides private access to AWS services (like S3/D DynamoDB) without Internet, not general Internet access.

AWS PrivateLink: private connectivity to specific services, not general Internet access for OS updates.

VPC peering: connects two VPCs, not Internet access from a private subnet.

So, for outbound Internet access from a private subnet with inbound Internet traffic blocked, use a NAT gateway.
Chennai, India

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Question 9:

Answer: Sign up Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for Azure AD roles.

Why: You must enable/activate PIM for your tenant before you can manage or discover privileged roles. Discovery of privileged roles is something you do after PIM is enabled, not the first step. The other options (consent, discovering resources) are either part of later setup or unrelated in this context.

Redmond, United States

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Question 292:
Question 292 asks which capabilities are in the Platform Perspective of the AWS CAF. The two correct options are B) Data engineering and C) Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

B) Data engineering: The Platform Perspective focuses on building and enabling shared services and capabilities that platform teams provide to developers. Data engineering fits here as it covers data pipelines, storage, and data services that support workloads across teams.

C) CI/CD: Platform-level automation for software delivery, including CI/CD pipelines and related tooling, is a core platform capability to enable repeatable, rapid deployment.

Why the others aren’t correct:

A) Performance and capacity management is usually associated with operations or platform operations rather than the core Platform Perspective.

D) Infrastructure protection aligns with the Security Perspective.

E) Change and release management aligns with Governance/organizational processes, not primarily the Platform Perspective.

Hyderabad, India

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Question 27:
Reasoning for Question 27:

Goal: analyze complaints by the date and use a built-in date hierarchy. Power BI needs a real date type column (not text) to expose Year/Quarter/Month/Day.

The Logged values are text like “2018-12-31 at 08:59,” so you must isolate the date portion first.

Why option C is correct:

Split the Logged column by the delimiter " at ". This yields a new column with just the date string, e.g., "2018-12-31".

Convert that date string column to the proper Date type. Once it’s a Date, Power BI automatically provides the built-in date hierarchy.

What you would do in Power Query Editor (brief steps):

In Power Query Editor, select the Logged column.

Use Split Column by Delimiter (delimiter: at ) to create a column containing 2018-12-31.

Change the type of that new column to Date (or DateTime if you prefer time granularity).

Optional: remove the original Logged column or the extra time column.

Other options are less effective because:

A: “Parse” isn’t a standard one-step fix for creating a date type here.

B: Directly changing to Date fails due to the extra text and time.

D: A static example won’t produce a usable date column for analysis.

Basildon, United Kingdom

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Question 198:
For Question 198, the recommended checks are B, C, and E.

B. The IAM roles created for the federated users' or federated groups' trust policy have set the SAML provider as the principal.

- Why: The role’s trust policy must explicitly trust the SAML provider. Without this, AWS will not allow the SAML assertion to assume the role.

C. Test users are not in the AWSFederatedUsers group in the company's IdP.

- Why: Federated users must be mapped through the IdP group to the corresponding IAM role. If the user isn’t in the correct IdP group, the assertion won’t map to a role.

E. The on-premises IdP's DNS hostname is reachable from the AWS environment VPCs.

- Why: The federation flow relies on reaching the IdP (for authentication and metadata). DNS reachability and networ
Ichikawa-Minami, Japan

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Question 58:
Question 58 is about Azure Policy scope and exclusions.
Key idea:

Policy can be assigned at any of the fourScope levels: management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, or individual resources. You can also exclude a subscope from the assignment.

Based on the hotspot:

Box 1 (where you can assign Policy1): Tenant Root Group, ManagementGroup1, Subscription1, RG1, and VM1.

- You can place a policy at the top of the hierarchy (root), a specific management group, a subscription, a resource group, or a single resource.

Box 2 (what you can exclude from Policy1): ManagementGroup1, Subscription1, RG1, and VM1.

- You can exclude a subscope from the assignment, such as a particular management group, subscription, resource group, or even a specific resource.
Why this matters:

Assigning at a higher scope applies the policy broadly; exclusions let you carve out exceptions without moving the policy.

There are four levels of scope, and exclusions apply to subscopes within the chosen assignment.

Québec, Canada

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Question 9:
The intended answer is A (Standard).
Here's why in brief:

Two instances: Free/Shared typically don’t support reliable scaling to multiple instances for production-grade apps; you need a tier that supports multi-instance hosting, which is Standard or higher.

SSL support: Custom SSL for a domain like miami.weyland.com requires a paid App Service plan. Free/Shared don’t provide proper SSL options for a custom domain.

Storage: You need about 12 GB. Free/Shared plans have very limited storage, and Basic may fall short on storage capacity depending on the region; Standard provides enough storage to meet/exceed 12 GB.

Cost minimization: Among tiers that satisfy all three constraints (2 instances, SSL, sufficient storage), Standard is the lowest-cost viable option.

So, Standard is the minimum tier that meets all requirements while keeping costs down. If you’d like, I can compare the exact storage quotas and instance limits from the latest Azure docs to confirm.
Johannesburg, South Africa

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Question 456:
The question asks what to do during closing when a deliverable isn’t meeting customer expectations. The best move is to address the gap by renegotiating scope so that both parties are satisfied.
Answer: C
Why:

Closing doesn’t mean ignoring issues. If a deliverable doesn’t meet expectations, you should work with the customer to agree on a revised scope that will satisfy both sides. This may involve a change in scope that is processed through the change control process, leading to new acceptance criteria and sign-off.

This keeps the project aligned with customer needs while ensuring formal acceptance or a clearly defined path to resolution.

Why the other options are weaker:

A suggests the customer must issue a change request, which isn’t typically how the PM handles defects or gaps; changes usually come from the project team or customer through formal change control.

B is vague and doesn’t drive a path to resolution or re-define acceptance criteria.

D inappropriately escalates to the sponsor before attempting direct negotiation for a revised scope.

Key takeaways:

In closing, address unmet deliverables via a negotiated scope change that satisfies both parties and leads to formal acceptance.

Riga, Latvia

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Question 3:
Question 3 asks how to give a user access to view a dashboard inside a specific app without allowing them to create or save lenses. The correct action is:

Assign the Viewer role to the user.

Why:

The requirement is read-only access within the designated app. The Viewer role provides view-only access.

The Editor role would enable creating/saving lenses, which violates the requirement.

The Manager role also implies broader permissions beyond viewing.

The Use Analytics permission alone enables analytics usage but does not control per-app lens creation capabilities.

Note: The answer key on the page lists C (Use Analytics permission), but to meet the “view only, no lens creation” requirement, assigning the Viewer role (B) is the correct approach.
Delhi, India

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Question 80:

Answer: C — enable limited experiences, such as blocking download of sensitive information.

Why:

- Conditional Access session controls are post-sign-in app controls (session-level) that limit what you can do inside a cloud app. They’re implemented via integration with Defender for Cloud Apps (formerly Cloud App Security). - They enable “limited experiences” in a session, e.g., blocking downloads, restricting copy/paste, or preventing printing. - This is different from sign-in controls like MFA or device/compliant-device checks, which are evaluated at sign-in, not during the session. So options like enforcing device compliance or prompting MFA are sign-in controls, not session controls.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Question 9:
Short answer: Cube would not be the right substitute here. Rollup is the correct pattern for this requirement.
Why Rollup fits:

You want: a row for each year and each product (year+product), plus a summary row for each year that totals all products (year only).

GROUP BY ROLLUP(YEAR(SO.ModifiedDate), P.Name) yields:

- (Year, Product) rows (per-year per-product totals) - (Year, NULL) rows (subtotal for each year across all products) - (NULL, NULL) a grand total (optional, if you don’t want this you can filter it out)
Why Cube would be problematic:

GROUP BY CUBE(YEAR(SO.ModifiedDate), P.Name) produces all combinations of the grouping columns, including:

- (Year, Product) - correct - (Year, NULL) - year totals - okay - (NULL, Product) - product totals across all years - not requested - (NULL, NULL) - grand total - also not requested

This adds extra rows (per-year totals by product across all years and a grand total) that aren’t needed for your stated goal.

Alternative approach (explicit control):

If you want exactly the (Year, Product) and (Year) rows, you can use GROUPING SETS ((Year, Product), (Year)) which is equivalent to Rollup in this two-column case but makes intent explicit.

Example pattern:

SELECT YEAR(SO.ModifiedDate) AS OrderYear, P.Name AS ProductName, SUM(SO.OrderQty) AS TotalQty

FROM ... GROUP BY ROLLUP(YEAR(SO.ModifiedDate), P.Name);
Vadodara, India

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Question 6:

Answer: The correct first step is to define a new SOC role for Company A in Google SecOps.

Why this is right:

- It uses role-based access control to enforce data boundaries: Company A’s analysts can only access case data originating from Company A’s telemetry. - It allows reuse of existing playbooks: once the appropriate role is in place, you can grant access to the same playbooks without recreating them. - It minimizes effort: no need to stand up a new tenant/environment or manage separate identities beyond the Company A group.

Why the other options are less suitable as the first step:

- Acquire a second SecOps SOAR tenant: heavy, adds duplication and management overhead; not needed initially. - Provision a new service account for Company A: insufficient for isolating case data or enforcing cross-tenant boundaries. - Create a Google SecOps SOAR environment for Company A: unnecessary if you can achieve isolation and reuse via RBAC.

Practical note:

- Implement the new SOC role and attach it to Company A’s user group in your identity provider. - Verify data separation by testing access to a mix of Company A vs. another company’s cases, and confirm playbooks can be run by the new role.
Bengaluru, India

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Question 6:
Question 6 asks how to diagnose why opportunities are taking longer to close.

A) Dashboard of month-over-month trend of lead conversions: Not directly about closing time. It shows lead-to-opportunity conversion trends, not the cycle time of opportunities.

B) Report on campaign ROI: Marketing effectiveness, not internal sales cycle length.

C) Report on the discount approval time for quotes: Helps show if slow discount approvals are delaying quotes and closes.

D) Dashboard of opportunity stage duration: Reveals how long opportunities stay in each stage, identifying bottlenecks in the sales process.

Therefore, the two tools to leverage are C and D. They together pinpoint where delays occur (specific stages) and whether approval workflows (like discounts) are causing longer close times.
City Of Muntinlupa, Philippines

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Question 1:
Question 1 asks which class to use to configure the connection to the Azure Speech service when building a Python app.

Correct answer: SpeechConfig (D)

Why:

SpeechConfig holds authentication and endpoint details (e.g., subscription key and region).

It’s the object you pass to real-time processing classes like SpeechRecognizer (speech-to-text) or SpeechSynthesizer (text-to-speech) to connect to the service.

Notes on other options:

AudioConfig is for audio input (microphone/file) configuration.

AudioOutputConfig is for audio output configuration.

SpeechSynthesizer is a processing class, not a configuration holder.

Example:
import azure.cognitiveservices.speech as speechsdk speech_config = speechsdk.SpeechConfig(subscription="YOUR_KEY", region="YOUR_REGION")
use speech_config with recognizer or synthesizer

In short, use SpeechConfig to establish the connection; pass it into the speech processing components.
Bareilly, India

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Question 37:
Question 37 asks how to run two Docker containers in Azure Container Instances (ACI) with shared, persistent storage, non-root users, and YAML-based deployment.
Key concepts to meet the requirements:

Put both containers in a single container group so they share lifecycle, resources, and the local network.

Use a shared, persistent storage volume backed by Azure File share (azureFile) so data survives container crashes and container restarts.

Mount the same volume into both containers (volumeMounts) so they can share data and state.

Ensure containers do not run as root (set non-root user in each container, typically via securityContext with runAsNonRoot: true and runAsUser: <non-root UID>).

Why azureFile?

Ephemeral volumes (like emptyDir) disappear when containers crash or stop.

Azure File shares persist independently of container lifecycle, satisfying the persistence and restart requirements.

Example approach (high level):

Create a container group with two containers.

Define a volume named, for example, sharedvolume, of type azureFile (provide shareName, storageAccountName, and access details).

In both containers, mount sharedvolume at the same path (e.g., /data).

For each container, set securityContext to runAsNonRoot and a non-root runAsUser.

Sample (conceptual):

containers: [ container1, container2 ]

volumeMounts: [ { name: sharedvolume, mountPath: /data } ]

volumes: [ { name: sharedvolume, azureFile: { shareName: "myshare", storageAccountName: "mystorage", storageAccountKey: "...", readOnly: false } } ]

securityContext for each container: runAsNonRoot: true, runAsUser: 1000

By using a single cont
Bengaluru, India

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Question 19:
Likely approach for Question 19:

Presence detection (is the learner there?): Use the Face API (Vision) to detect faces in the video stream. You can also leverage head pose/emotion to infer attention.

Identifying each learner: Use Speaker Recognition to identify who is speaking from the audio feed (voiceprints enrolled for each learner).

Why this fits:

Video + audio: presence is best inferred from video facial detection, while identifying who each learner is can be done via audio with speaker identification.

Minimal development: these two services provide out-of-the-box capabilities for detection and identification without building custom models.

Notes:

If the hotspot options instead map identity to the Face API, you could enroll each learner in a Face API PersonGroup and use the Identify function. The pairing above emphasizes using audio for identification to complement the video presence check.

Kolkata, India

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Question 68:
The correct answer is C (User container).

A Distinguished Name (DN) is the full path to an entry in a directory and is made up of Relative Distinguished Names (RDNs). Each RDN is an attribute=value pair, such as:

- CN = Common Name - OU = Organizational Unit - O = Organization - C = Country - etc., sometimes including L (Locality), ST (State/Province), and DC (Domain Component).

A "User container" is not a standard DN attribute type. A user’s location in the DN is represented by containers such as OU (and possibly CN for the user object itself), but there is no DN component called "User container."

Example DN: CN=Jane Doe,OU=Engineering,OU=Users,DC=example,DC=com
So the option not a DN component is: User container.
Budapest, Hungary

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Question 23:
Question 23 asks: Which of the following is NOT a method used by Identity Awareness for acquiring identity?

Remote Access

Active Directory Query

Cloud IdP (Identity Provider)

RADIUS

Answer: C: Cloud IdP (Identity Provider)
Why:

Identity Awareness typically acquires identity from on-prem or VPN-related sources such as:

- Active Directory Query (LDAP/AD) to map IPs to users. - Remote Access sessions, where user identity is captured when VPN clients connect. - RADIUS events, which provide user identity information from RADIUS-authenticated devices.

A Cloud IdP is generally not a standard direct identity source for Identity Awareness to map network identities to users. It’s more about cloud SSO/authentication, not feeding Identity Awareness with the mapping data IA uses.

So, Cloud IdP is NOT a method Identity Awareness uses to acquire identity.
Budapest, Hungary

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Question 252:
Correct answer: AWS Managed Services (AMS).
Explanation:

The question asks for a service/framework to provide operational support at scale, making workloads run more efficiently and securely.

AWS Managed Services (AMS) is a managed service that handles day-to-day operations, monitoring, incident response, provisioning, security/compliance, and ongoing optimization for AWS environments.

Other options:

- AWS Support provides help when issues arise but doesn’t manage operations at scale. - AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) guides organizational adoption and governance, not ongoing operations. - AWS Well-Architected Framework offers architectural best practices and reviews, not operational execution.
Key takeaway:

For ongoing, scale-focused operational support, choose AMS. For planning, governance, or architecture reviews, consider CAF or Well-Architected respectively.

Hyderabad, India

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Question 191:
Here's the explanation for question 191.

Correct answer: B) Delete CAPolicy1.

Why:

Security defaults are a tenant-wide setting that cannot be enabled if there are existing Conditional Access policies in place. CAPolicy1 represents such a policy, and having it active blocks enabling security defaults. Therefore, the first step is to delete (disable) CAPolicy1 so there are no conflicting CA policies.

After removing the conflicting CA policy, you would typically grant Admin1 the appropriate admin role (e.g., Global Administrator) to enable security defaults, but the immediate first action is to remove CAPolicy1.

The other options don’t address the blocker:

- Delete Package1 or Configure Identity Governance don’t help with enabling security defaults. - Assigning Admin1 the Authentication Administrator role is not sufficient to enable security defaults.
Scheveningen, The Netherlands

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whats a drop ceiling
A drop ceiling (also called a suspended ceiling) is a secondary ceiling that hangs below the building’s actual structural ceiling. It uses a metal grid and lightweight tiles or panels that sit in the grid.

Purpose: hides wiring, ductwork, and pipes; improves acoustics; makes it easy to access things for maintenance.

Typical look: a grid of small square or rectangular tiles (common sizes are 2x2 ft or 2x4 ft).

Relation to cabling: the space above the tiles is often used as a plenum (shared air space). If you run cables there, they usually need plenum-rated jackets (CMP) for fire/smoke safety.

So, a drop ceiling is the visible grid of panels below the real ceiling, with an air space above it used for ventilation.
Quincy, United States

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Question 47:
Question 47 explanation:

Correct sequence: Change the domain to General (compact) ? Retrain ? Export.

Why:

- The compact domain is the one that supports exporting so you can run the model offline (edge deployment). Non-compact/general domains don’t export to local devices. - Changing the domain changes the model architecture, so you must retrain after the domain switch to generate a valid exported model.

Steps you would perform:

- In the Custom Vision portal, go to project settings and change the Domain to General (compact), then save. - Click Train to retrain the model with the new domain. - Once training finishes, choose Export and select the desired format (e.g., TensorFlow/ONNX) for offline use, then download.

Key takeaway: To export for an offline network, you must switch to a compact domain, retrain, and then export.

Kolkata, India

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Question 89:
Question 89 asks for best practices to grow the subscriber list via social channels and a mobile app (choose 2). The correct answers are A and B.

A: Provide an opt-in checkbox on the mobile app registration form.

- Why: It ensures explicit, permission-based sign-up at the point of registration, reducing risk and aligning with anti-spam rules.

B: Promote content on social channels that requests an email address.

- Why: Content offers (gated content, newsletters, webinars) attract users to opt in with their email, expanding the list in a compliant way.
Why not C or D:

C: Search Facebook fans’ profiles for email addresses — violates privacy and platform policies; not a legitimate opt-in method.

D: Send unsolicited requests on Twitter to sign up — spammy, discouraged, and could harm deliverability and brand trust.

In short: use explicit opt-ins (A) and value-driven sign-up offers on social channels (B).
Pune, India

APICS CPIM-SMR: Skills Tested, Job Roles, and Study Tips

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Community verification works through an active feedback loop where users discuss specific answer choices, flag potentially confusing questions, and share context from their recent exam experience. When a question is flagged, our community of experts reviews the rationale to ensure it aligns with the latest APICS curriculum, providing clarity where the official documentation might be dense or ambiguous. This collaborative process creates a reliable study resource that evolves alongside the exam, as users contribute insights that help others avoid common pitfalls. By engaging with these discussions, you benefit from the collective wisdom of those who have already successfully navigated the certification process.

How to Prepare for the CPIM-SMR Exam

Effective exam preparation for the CPIM-SMR requires a disciplined approach that prioritizes understanding core concepts over rote memorization. You should begin by thoroughly reviewing the official APICS documentation to establish a strong theoretical foundation, then supplement this with consistent, hands-on practice using our question bank. It is highly recommended to create a structured study schedule that allocates specific time blocks for each domain, allowing you to identify and address your knowledge gaps early in the process. Every practice question includes a free AI Tutor explanation that breaks down the reasoning behind the correct answer, so you understand the concept, not just the answer. This AI Tutor serves as an on-demand study partner, helping you dissect complex scenarios and reinforcing the logic required to succeed on the actual certification exam.

A common mistake candidates make is underestimating the scenario-based nature of the CPIM-SMR exam, which often requires applying concepts to unique business situations rather than recalling simple definitions. To avoid this, focus your exam prep on analyzing the "why" behind each answer choice, rather than just identifying the correct option. Many students also struggle with time management during the exam because they spend too long on difficult questions; practicing with our timed sets can help you build the necessary pace. By consistently reviewing your incorrect answers and utilizing the AI Tutor to clarify your misunderstandings, you will develop the critical thinking skills needed to perform well under pressure.

What to Expect on Exam Day

On the day of your APICS certification exam, you should be prepared for a rigorous testing environment that typically utilizes a computer-based format, often administered through a professional testing center like Pearson VUE. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that are designed to test your ability to apply strategic management principles in various supply chain contexts. While the exact number of questions and the specific passing score can vary based on the current version of the exam, you should expect a comprehensive assessment that covers the entire scope of the CPIM-SMR curriculum. The testing interface is standard for professional certifications, allowing you to flag questions for review and navigate between sections as permitted by the exam rules. Arriving prepared and familiar with the types of questions you will encounter is the best way to manage test-day anxiety and ensure your performance reflects your true knowledge.

Who Should Use These CPIM-SMR Practice Questions

These practice questions are intended for supply chain professionals, operations managers, and business strategists who are pursuing the CPIM-SMR credential to advance their careers. Typically, candidates for this certification have several years of experience in supply chain or operations management and are looking to validate their expertise at a strategic level. Whether you are aiming for a promotion, seeking to improve your organization's operational efficiency, or simply wanting to formalize your knowledge, this certification exam is a significant milestone. Using our platform for your exam preparation provides a structured way to test your readiness and gain the confidence needed to pass on your first attempt. By engaging with our community-verified content, you are investing in a proven method to master the complexities of strategic resource management.

To get the most out of these practice questions, do not simply read the answer and move on; instead, actively engage with the AI Tutor explanation to ensure you grasp the underlying logic. Participate in the community discussions to see how others interpret difficult questions, as these conversations often reveal practical insights that textbooks might miss. If you find yourself consistently getting certain topics wrong, flag those questions and revisit them after further study to ensure you have truly mastered the material. Browse the questions above and use the community discussions and AI Tutor to build real exam confidence.

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APICS CPIM-SMR Exam Actual Questions
CPIM Strategic Management of resources (Page 5 )

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