CSCP APICS Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 31

- (Topic 3)
An office furniture manufacturer observed that customers preferred to configure desks based on their available office space. To keep product costs to a minimum, yet satisfy
customer needs, the company should choose which of the following design strategies?

A. Modularity

B. Component commonality

C. Mass customization

D. Standardization

Correct Answer:A

Question 32

- (Topic 3)
A manufacturer's inventory levels are growing and service levels are dropping. Which of the following supply chain strategies is most appropriate to reduce inventory and improve service?

A. Increase the safety stockon all items.

B. Reduce the setup time.

C. Optimize the total cost.

D. Implement batch operations.

Correct Answer:B

Question 33

- (Topic 1)
The value that logistics provides within the supply chain can best be summarized as:

A. satisfying customer expectations about availability and delivery at an acceptable total cost.

B. meeting promised location and on-time delivery goals with minimal use of expediting.

C. establishing inventory and delivery goals with various customers that fulfill the firm's profit objectives.

D. providing accurate in-transit and delivery information to customers and salespeople.

Correct Answer:A

Question 34

- (Topic 3)
A company that is having difficulties prioritizing resources against a long list of improvement projects should use which of the following processes?

A. Control chart

B. Competitive benchmarking

C. Pareto analysis

D. Six Sigma

Correct Answer:C

Question 35

- (Topic 3)
When evaluating several possible supply chain options, a firm considering the minimal total cost should:

A. ensure that the inventory levels are as low as possible to minimize holding costs while still providing adequate customer service.

B. account for the combined costs of holding buffer inventory and incurring inventory shortages.

C. consider the costs of acquiring, holding, and transporting inventory, and of servicing customers.

D. place buffer inventory in the lowest cost locations that meet lead time and service level requirements from customers.

Correct Answer:C

Question 36

- (Topic 2)
Customizing can be an effective warehousing strategy because it allows a company to:

A. allocate available storage space to optimize handling costs.

B. address trade-offs between space and material handling needs.

C. effectively design its inbound and outbound dock areas.

D. add value to the product through modification, labeling, and packaging.

Correct Answer:D

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