APICS APICS Certifications CSCP Questions & Answers

• Question 411:

  Which supply chain strategy should be implemented when lead time is short and demand is known?

  A. Continuous replenishment

  B. Push inventory

  C. Flexible supply chain

  D. Collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 412:

  Which of the following factors should be used to determine transportation department performance?

  A. Full truckloads (FTL), maintenance, and discounts

  B. Quality, fill rate, and mode selection

  C. Full-container load (FCL), perfect order performance, and dwell time

  D. Cost, speed, and delivery consistency

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 413:

  In a service environment, a decrease in demand over the long term will most likely result in:

  A. decreased cost of service

  B. increased cost of service

  C. decreased cycle time

  D. increased cycle time

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 414:

  Which of the following strategies is key to sustainable sourcing?

  A. Purchasing goods and services aimed at exploiting global efficiencies in production

  B. Taking into account the long-term impact of procurement on people, profit, and the planet

  C. Purchasing at fair prices to promote producers in disadvantaged and developing countries

  D. Promoting positive social change through organizational buying behavior

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 415:

  Which of the following statements describe the purpose of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)?

  A. To communicate a company's total revenue growth

  B. To disclose a company's sustainability performance and impact

  C. To advise a company's overall change management progress

  D. To share a company's cumulative information technology adoption

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 416:

  What is the inventory turnover for a company with the following financial data?

  

  A. 1.91

  B. 4.64

  C. 8.03

  D. 19.50

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 417:

  In order to improve the ability of a multiple plant manufacturer to reduce inventory, a warehouse should:

  A. train employees in managing inbound and outbound shipments

  B. implement an automated storage/retrieval system (AS/RS)

  C. sort and sequence a variety of materials for shipment to the plants

  D. implement postponement on high volume goods

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 418:

  Goods were damaged during transit on a less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment. The goods were shipped free on board (FOB) destination. Who is responsible to file a freight claim?

  A. The carrier

  B. The seller

  C. The buyer

  D. The distribution warehouse

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 419:

  A company's competitive advantage is product differentiation. The company has multiple new products with unique features targeted to various customer groups. It plans to sell its products via retail channels and online. One of the activities the company should focus on first when determining inventory levels for each product is:

  A. identifying and documenting each market segment's need

  B. planning equivalent inventory levels for each product

  C. setting price points for each product

  D. determining inventory levels at retail outlets

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 420:

  Which of the following statements best describes a fundamental requirement for developing and maintaining good business relationships in an effective supplier partnership?

  A. The supplier must commit to meeting the customer's performance metrics

  B. The buyer must commit to improving processes

  C. A means of periodic feedback must be in place for issue resolution

  D. Both parties must focus on cost reduction to improve competitiveness

  Correct Answer: C