APICS APICS Certifications CSCP Questions & Answers

• Question 761:

  In an assemble-to-order manufacturing environment, the master production schedule is typically the schedule of:

  A. resources.

  B. customer orders.

  C. components and subassemblies.

  D. the final assembly.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 762:

  Which of the following activities occurs as part of the sales and operations planning process?

  A. Time fences are matched to master production schedule horizons.

  B. The next quarter's forecasts are presented by sales staff to finance and operations personnel at the final meeting.

  C. Strategic plans are adjusted based on changing operating situations.

  D. Plans are converted to financial projections and capacity requirements.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 763:

  The most appropriate frequency for the sales and operations planning process typically is:

  A. weekly.

  B. monthly.

  C. quarterly.

  D. annually.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 764:

  Which of the following elements is critical to successfully using a sales and operations planning process?

  A. Focusing on performance of the past 12 to 18 months

  B. Implementing a unified cross-functional plan and process

  C. Implementing bottom-up decision making

  D. Aligning the forecast to the annual budget

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 765:

  Which of the following statements describes a continuous replenishment strategy in a retail environment?

  A. Retailers make replenishment decisions.

  B. Retailers prepare individual orders and share sales data with vendors to improve customer service.

  C. Vendors use sales data and prepare shipments to maintain the desired level of inventory.

  D. Vendors take full control of inventory policy.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 766:

  A manufacturer experiences frequent changes in product technology and market preferences, resulting in new product introductions each year. Which of the following sourcing strategies would be most appropriate?

  A. Sole sourcing

  B. Multiple sourcing

  C. Long-term contracting

  D. Strategic partnering

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 767:

  Variability in product design can best be reduced by:

  A. initiating 100% product inspection.

  B. outsourcing the design process.

  C. broadening design specifications.

  D. applying Six Sigma principles.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 768:

  Which of the following factors is most likely to slow the adoption of collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPFR)?

  A. The reluctance to share detailed information

  B. The cost of electronic data interchange services

  C. The risk that changed processes will disrupt operations

  D. The risk of security breaches

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 769:

  A manufacturer is the leader of a group of trading partners that are collaborating to improve customer service levels and profitability. Which of the following methodologies would be most appropriate for synchronizing supply and demand across the supply chain?

  A. Sales and operations planning

  B. Distribution requirements planning

  C. Supply Chain Operations Reference-model

  D. Supply chain event management

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 770:

  Which of the following distribution approaches for a low-volume, high-variety product line typically will result in the highest level of customer service and the lowest total distribution costs?

  A. Direct shipment from plant to customers

  B. Shipment from a central distribution warehouse

  C. Shipment through a multi-echelon distribution network

  D. Outsourcing the distribution function

  Correct Answer: A