CSCP practice questions 171–180

1. Question 171 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following outcomes is achieved through the reduction in the number of a firm's suppliers?

   • ASupplier operational integration
   • BSupply localization
   • CVolume consolidation
   • DValue management

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   Answer: C

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2. Question 172 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following tools would help a team of operators to prioritize probable causes of equipment failures?

   • ABrainstorming
   • BControl chart
   • CPareto chart
   • DProcess flowchart

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   Answer: C

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3. Question 173 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following benefits is most likely to be achieved with private warehousing?

   • AControl of warehouse operations
   • BEconomies of scale
   • CRange of services
   • DLower operating costs

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   Answer: A

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4. Question 174 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model performance metrics would be most appropriate for an organization with the supply chain capability to align its strategy with changes in the marketplace?

   • APerfect order fulfillment
   • BOrder fulfillment cycle time
   • CSupply chain management cost
   • DUpside supply chain flexibility

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   Answer: D

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5. Question 175 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following activities is included in the source process of the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model?

   • AManaging warehouses
   • BManaging inventory
   • CScheduling production
   • DAligning functional plans

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   Answer: B

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6. Question 176 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following decision-making criteria is relevant when purchasing a maintenance, repair, and operations item?

   • AIt is not a component in the bill of material (BOM).
   • BIt is needed for the efficient functioning of the business.
   • CIt is a component in the bill of material.
   • DIt is the lowest unit cost item.

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   Answer: B

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7. Question 177 · 505 in bank

   A company that has documented the current state of return processes most appropriately would next:

   • Abenchmark against the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model.
   • Bevaluate whether the enterprise resources planning (ERP) system can handle the new state.
   • Cassign a project leader for the change effort.
   • Dadopt six sigma to ensure defect-free implementation.

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   Answer: A

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8. Question 178 · 505 in bank

   The diagram below shows the process of manufacturing of item D and the capacity of each operation. Each operation requires one unit from the previous step.

   

   Which of the following is the total production throughput?

   • A25 units/hr.
   • B27 units/hr.
   • C65 units/hr.
   • D84 units/hr.

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   Answer: A

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9. Question 179 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following statements best describes the motivation for the creation of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) sustainability reporting guidelines?

   • ATo combat widely reported sustainability abuses of multi-national companies
   • BTo combat increased globalization and consumption of natural resources.
   • CTo support governmental regulation on use and export of natural resources.
   • DTo support companies working to make their operations more sustainable.

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 180 · 505 in bank

    A company has made a strategic decision to introduce products to improve profitability. Which of the following issues should the company be concerned about most while implementing this decision?

    • AReverse supply chain
    • BUnpredictable demand
    • CWarranty and repair
    • DPatent security

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    Answer: B

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