APICS APICS Certifications CSCP Questions & Answers

• Question 811:

  Which of the following techniques typically is most effective for controlling variability of demand in a supply chain?

  A. Holding consignment inventory at a customer's location

  B. Holding additional stock at the distributor

  C. Closer monitoring of product promotions at the retailer

  D. Centralizing demand information

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 812:

  A manufacturing company which produces in anticipation of future orders and sells its products directly to consumers experiences an unexpected large reduction in consumer demand. This is most likely to increase which type of inventory?

  A. Work-in-process (WIP) inventory

  B. Finished goods inventory

  C. Raw material inventory

  D. In-transit inventory

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 813:

  The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model is focused on several major performance attributes, including;

  A. reliability, flexibility, and quality.

  B. reliability, flexibility, and productivity.

  C. responsiveness, cost, and assets.

  D. responsiveness, quality, and cost.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 814:

  Which of the following statements about communications related to change management is most accurate?

  A. Communication should flow from key business subject matter experts to upper management.

  B. The communication plan for implementing change should place equal emphasis on business objectives and information technology (IT) processes.

  C. Communication should flow both directions between all levels within the organization and key messages should be repeated frequently.

  D. Communication should flow down from upper management to ensure focus on the business directives.

  Correct Answer: C

  Effective communication during change management is crucial, and it should be a two-way process. This means that communication should not only flow from upper management down to lower levels but also be open for feedback and input from all levels within the organization. Additionally, repeating key messages helps ensure that everyone understands and retains the information related to the change, increasing the likelihood of successful change implementation.

• Question 815:

  Which of the following costs primarily focuses on rework, scrap, and warranty?

  A. Total delivered cost

  B. Total cost of ownership (TCO)

  C. Total cost to serve

  D. Total cost of quality

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 816:

  Which of the following documents is issued by a non-vessel-operating common carrier (NVOCC), consolidator, or freight forwarder?

  A. Bill of lading (B/L)

  B. Pro forma invoice

  C. Airway bill

  D. Export packing list

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 817:

  An organization that focuses on innovative products requiring a high degree of responsiveness in the supply chain most likely will establish its distribution facility:

  A. at the location that has available temporary labor.

  B. at the lowest-cost location.

  C. close to the organization's production facility.

  D. close to the market the organization serves.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 818:

  Which of the following statements regarding ISO 31000 is correct?

  A. It is an international standard for risk management and is intended for certification purposes.

  B. It includes guidelines for establishing internal and external risk communication processes.

  C. It is a management system standard developed to assist the financial services industry in risk mitigation.

  D. It is a mandatory standard enforced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 819:

  Which of the following sustainability practices should be considered first?

  A. Reduce

  B. Reuse

  C. Repurpose

  D. Recycle

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 820:

  Strategic supplier relationships may fail if the partners:

  A. do business with competitors.

  B. have strengths that are not complementary.

  C. do not honor commitments.

  D. do not violate trusts.

  Correct Answer: C

  Strategic supplier relationships can fail if the partners involved do not honor their commitments and obligations. Trust and reliability are essential elements of successful supplier relationships. When commitments are not honored, it can lead to breakdowns in communication, disputes, and a breakdown of the partnership, potentially causing it to fail.