APICS APICS Certifications CPIM-MPR Questions & Answers

• Question 521:

  "Framework of organizing, defining and standardizing the business processes necessary to effectively plan and control an organization so the organization can use its internal knowledge to seek external advantage" This is the definition of:

  A. MRP II

  B. ERP

  C. MPS

  D. MRP

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 522:

  This figure is a true representation of:

  

  A. MRP II

  B. MPS

  C. Production Plan

  D. None of these

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 523:

  Which one of the following is NOT the part of sales and operations planning benefits?

  A. It provides a mean of updating the strategic business plan as conditions change

  B. It provides a mean of managing change. Rather than reacting to changes in market conditions or the economy after they happen

  C. Planning ensures the various department plans are realistic, coordinated and support the business plan

  D. It provides a vague plan that can achieve company objectives

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 524:

  Purchasing and production activity control:

  A. is very short, perhaps from a day to month

  B. the level of detail is high since it is concerned with individual components, workstations and ordered

  C. Plans are reviewed and revised daily

  D. All of these

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 525:

  shows the quantities needed and when manufacturing intends to make use or use them.

  A. MPS

  B. Production plan

  C. Purchasing and production activity control

  D. Material Requirement Plan

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 526:

  In MPS, plans are reviewed and changed:

  A. Weekly

  B. Quarterly

  C. Weekly or Monthly

  D. Monthly

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 527:

  For master production schedule planning horizon usually extends from:

  A. 3-18 months

  B. 6-18 months

  C. 9-18 months

  D. None of these

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 528:

  Which one of the following is NOT an input to master production schedule (MPS)?

  A. Forecasts for individual end items

  B. Sales orders

  C. Inventories and existing capacity

  D. Bill of materials

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 529:

  The planning horizon is usually and is reviewed perhaps .

  A. 8-12 months, each month

  B. 5-8 months, each quarter

  C. 6-8 months, each month or quarter

  D. None of these

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 530:

  For effective planning:

  A. There must be a balance between priority and capacity

  B. Priority should be given more importance than capacity

  C. Capacity should be given more importance than priority

  D. None of these

  Correct Answer: A