CSCP practice questions 141–150

1. Question 141 · 505 in bank

   A manufacturer experiences frequent changes in product technology and market preferences, resulting in new product introductions each year. Which of the following sourcing strategies would be most appropriate?

   • ASole sourcing
   • BMultiple sourcing
   • CLong-term contracting
   • DStrategic partnering

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   Answer: B

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2. Question 142 · 505 in bank

   In an assemble-to-order manufacturing environment, the master production schedule is typically the schedule of:

   • Aresources.
   • Bcustomer orders.
   • Ccomponents and subassemblies.
   • Dthe final assembly.

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   Answer: C

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3. Question 143 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following processes ensures that functional plans are consistent?

   • AStrategic planning
   • BSales and operations planning
   • CProject planning
   • DMaster scheduling

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   Answer: B

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4. Question 144 · 505 in bank

   An advanced planning system differs primarily from enterprise resources planning by:

   • Aoptimizing operations scheduling.
   • Btranslating plans into action.
   • Cconcentrating on production.
   • Dlinking to the transportation management system.

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   Answer: A

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5. Question 145 · 505 in bank

   A company that is effectively managing its cash will have which of the following conditions?

   • ALow accounts receivable, low inventory, high accounts payable
   • BHigh accounts receivable, low inventory, high accounts payable
   • CLow accounts receivable, high inventory, low accounts payable
   • DHigh accounts receivable, high inventory, low accounts payable

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   Answer: A

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6. Question 146 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following activities is the most appropriate use of an advanced planning and scheduling system?

   • ASelecting the target market for a product
   • BOptimizing transportation routes
   • CCreating a daily demand forecast
   • DIdentifying constraints within a facility

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   Answer: D

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7. Question 147 · 505 in bank

   An information technology system that couples enterprise resources planning and an advanced planning system would be most appropriate for which of the following types of business operations?

   • AMultiple plants in multiple industries
   • BMultiple plants in the same supply chain
   • CMultiple supply chains of different products
   • DMultiple supply chains of the same product

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   Answer: B

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8. Question 148 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following outcomes is an expected benefit of effectively implementing supply chain event management software?

   • AInventory data are captured in real time.
   • BFiles are transferred from one corporation to another.
   • CNotifications of variances from plans are triggered.
   • DCommunication protocols between companies are standardized.

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 149 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following types of lead times is related most closely to a supplier performance measure?

   • AFulfillment
   • BReplenishment
   • COverall
   • DProcess

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   Answer: B

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10. Question 150 · 505 in bank

    Which of the following statements best identifies the value of using a supplier rating system?

    • AIt provides an objective means for a company to determine outstanding suppliers.
    • BIt allows customers to post chargebacks to suppliers.
    • CIt offers a company an effective way to control suppliers' delivery processes.
    • DIt ensures that all suppliers are using the same quality standards to manufacture products.

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    Answer: A

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