CSCP APICS Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 103

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for managing unknown risks in a global supply chain?

A. Vertical integration

B. Technology integration with suppliers

C. Investing in redundancy

D. Strengthening supplier relationships

Correct Answer:C

Question 104

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following activities is an important phase of product life-cycle management?

A. Developing supplier relationships

B. Implementing performance measurements

C. Designing supply chain logistics

D. Incorporating key design elements

Correct Answer:D

Question 105

- (Topic 3)
An operations manager wants to measure variability in the delivery time of insurance policies to clients. Which of the following quality tools most appropriately would show the level of variability?

A. Pareto chart

B. Histogram

C. Scatterplot

D. Check sheet

Correct Answer:B

Question 106

- (Topic 3)
The most significant reason for altering supply chain management practices in an organization would be a change in its:

A. executive management.

B. corporate strategy.

C. profitability of operations.

D. financial position.

Correct Answer:B

Question 107

- (Topic 3)
A new sales and marketing director who wants to transform a company into a customer driven organization most likely would consider:

A. allowing customers to use their preferred channels to interact with the company.

B. implementing an independent system to capture customer data.

C. minimizing the number of customer contacts.

D. focusing product design on manufacturing strengths.

Correct Answer:A

Question 108

- (Topic 3)
When profit impact is high and supply risk is low for an item, which of the following procurement strategies is most likely to be effective and successful?

A. Leveraging purchasing power

B. Forming a long-term partnership

C. Automating the procurement process

D. Ensuring continuous supply

Correct Answer:A

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