CSCP APICS Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 13

- (Topic 3)
A master production schedule serves a company best by functioning as a:

A. dispatch list.

B. forecast system buffer.

C. priority planning tool.

D. supplier scheduling system.

Correct Answer:C

Question 14

- (Topic 2)
Which of the following factors typically is most important in successfully implementing sales and operations planning (S&OP)?

A. Involvement of specialists from all functional groups within an organization

B. Creation of a dedicated S&OP organizational unit

C. Involvement and accountability at senior management level

D. Focus on 3 months to 18 months in the future

Correct Answer:C

Question 15

- (Topic 2)
A company's product cannot be sold beyond 12 months from the date of manufacture. The product contains hazardous material and must be returned to the factory to be neutralized. This situation is an example of product:

A. reuse.

B. remanufacturing.

C. recovery.

D. refurbishing.

Correct Answer:C

Question 16

- (Topic 2)
Direct shipment distribution typically offers which of the following advantages?

A. Risk pooling is facilitated.

B. Demand variability is reduced.

C. Service levels are increased.

D. Lead times are reduced.

Correct Answer:D

Question 17

- (Topic 3)
The most useful inventory costing method which enables purchase price variance analysis
is:

A. average costing.

B. standard costing.

C. last in first out (LIFO) costing.

D. first in first out (FIFO) costing.

Correct Answer:B

Question 18

- (Topic 3)
A manufacturer is evaluating outsourcing production of high-volume components. Outsourcing production will likely require an increase in total supply chain inventory for the components due to an increase in:

A. demand.

B. lead time.

C. quality.

D. suppliers.

Correct Answer:B

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