CSCP APICS Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 37

- (Topic 2)
A firm has discovered a product quality issue. What should be the first step in responding to this issue?

A. Determine the root cause of the quality issue.

B. Separate the non-conforming products.

C. Trace the location of the faulty product in the supply chain.

D. Replace faulty products when they are returned by the end user.

Correct Answer:C

Question 38

- (Topic 3)
The most appropriate frequency for the sales and operations planning process typically is:

A. weekly.

B. monthly.

C. quarterly.

D. annually.

Correct Answer:B

Question 39

- (Topic 3)
A manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods wants to implement a process improvement method to increase flexibility and decrease the risk of obsolete inventory. Which of the following approaches is most likely to help reach these goals?

A. Lean manufacturing

B. Advanced planning and scheduling

C. Six sigma

D. Total quality management

Correct Answer:A

Question 40

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following types of lead times is related most closely to a supplier performance measure?

A. Fulfillment

B. Replenishment

C. Overall

D. Process

Correct Answer:B

Question 41

- (Topic 2)
Which of the following distribution approaches for a low-volume, high-variety product line typically will result in the highest level of customer service and the lowest total distribution costs?

A. Direct shipment from plant to customers

B. Shipment from a central distribution warehouse

C. Shipment through a multi-echelon distribution network

D. Outsourcing the distribution function

Correct Answer:A

Question 42

- (Topic 3)
The primary risk that must be considered when lean practices are applied to a supply chain network is:

A. decreased operations flexibility.

B. decreased inventory availability.

C. increased total ordering costs.

D. increased customer returns.

Correct Answer:B

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