CSCP APICS Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 7

- (Topic 3)
Use of a centralized distribution center rather than a decentralized distribution network typically results in which of the following consequences?

A. Distribution system overhead is higher.

B. Customer delivery time is shorter.

C. Total transportation costs are lower.

D. Safety stock levels are lower.

Correct Answer:D

Question 8

- (Topic 1)
Compared to mass-media marketing, customer relationship management has the advantage of allowing the organization to:

A. compete for customers based on service.

B. reach a larger number of potential customers.

C. reduce inventory to improve cash flow.

D. focus on attracting new customers.

Correct Answer:A

Question 9

- (Topic 3)
A company uses cash-to-cash cycle time to assess how long it takes from:

A. receiving inventory from the supplier to paying the invoice from the supplier.

B. receiving inventory from the supplier to invoicing the customer.

C. paying the supplier for inventory received to receiving payment from the customer.

D. invoicing a customer to receiving payment from the customer.

Correct Answer:C

Question 10

- (Topic 3)
A large, global third party logistics provider (3PL) is contemplating the switch to the use of ethanol-based fuel in its truck fleet and wants to identify the impact of this change on food prices. Which of the following attributes of the triple bottom line (TBL) are part of this trade off decision?

A. Organizational, financial and social

B. Social, financial and environmental

C. Social, environmental and organizational

D. Organizational, financial and environmental

Correct Answer:B

Question 11

- (Topic 2)
The best way to manage a business relationship is to measure performance to:

A. cost of ownership metrics.

B. quality targets.

C. on-time delivery.

D. agreed-upon metrics.

Correct Answer:D

Question 12

- (Topic 1)
Which of the following types of information would be an appropriate basis for a qualitative forecast?

A. Leading indicators

B. Market research data

C. Order history

D. Shipment history

Correct Answer:B

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