Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Free Practice Test

Question 1

Which of the following actions is most likely to reduce the risk of product shortages for a company planning to use a subcontractor to produce some of its products?

A. Increasing safety stock for products to be produced by the subcontractor

B. Conducting periodic compliance audits of the subcontractor

C. Sharing product demand forecasts with the subcontractor

D. Including penalties for late deliveries in the contract with the subcontractor

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

In order to achieve economies of scale, a manufacturer is interested in producing large quantities. Which of the following functions of inventory will assist the manufacturer in achieving this goal?

A. Balancing supply and demand

B. Decoupling

C. Buffering uncertainty

D. Geographical specialization

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

A manufacturing company wants to increase economies of scale to reduce costs. For the procurement of fasteners, the company should use the concept of:

A. vendor-managed inventory (VMI).

B. modularity.

C. universality.

D. component commonality.

Correct Answer: A

Question 4

Producing finished goods in a manufacturing environment has which of the following financial impacts?

A. Conversion of overhead costs to assets

B. Conversion of assets to equity

C. Conversion of overhead costs to liabilities

D. Conversion of assets to overhead costs

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

A company exports products to emerging markets. Which of the following approaches would be used to enhance compliance, minimize risks, and connect supply chain activities?

A. Distribution requirements planning

B. Logistics network planning

C. Supply chain event management

D. Global trade management

Correct Answer: D

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Question 6

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. Distribution requirements planning

B. Supply Chain Operations Reference-model

C. Sales and operations planning

D. Supply chain event management

Correct Answer: C

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Question 7

Returning product containing hazardous material to the factory to be neutralized after its expiration date is an example of product:

A. reuse.

B. remanufacturing.

C. refurbishing.

D. recovery.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

Quality function deployment (QFD) is a methodology designed to ensure that:

A. suppliers providing high-quality parts are certified.

B. customer requirements are understood and met.

C. quality is maintained at all levels of the organization.

D. defective products do not reach customers.

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

A direct shipment strategy typically would be most appropriate when shipping:

A. defective components for salvage.

B. consumer electronics to retailers.

C. low shelf-life items to grocery stores.

D. bulk grain long distances.

Correct Answer: C

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