CSCP practice questions 271–280

1. Question 271 · 505 in bank

   A company plans to implement a new software application for inventory optimization. Which of the following actions will most likely reduce the implementation time?

   • APurchase the new software and host it on secure cloud servers
   • BDevelop the new software in-house and purchase additional hardware
   • CPurchase the new software and customize it
   • DIntegrate the new software with supply chain partners

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   Answer: A

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2. Question 272 · 505 in bank

   An advantage of the Supply Chain Operational Reference Model (SCOR) is that it:

   • Ahas a hierarchical measurement system for supply chain attributes
   • Btakes into account the performance of all the nodes in the supply chain
   • Callows the focus firm to better select, track and manage its suppliers and customers
   • Dprovides a uniform set of target values that a firm should achieve to be 'best in class'

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   Answer: B

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3. Question 273 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following components of advanced planning and scheduling (APS) defines and coordinates constraints?

   • ADemand management
   • BResource management
   • CResource optimization
   • DResource allocation

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   Answer: B

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4. Question 274 · 505 in bank

   Cash-to-cash cycle time is a measure of a firm's:

   • Aresponsiveness to customer's requirements
   • Bworking capital utilization
   • Cagility to meet changing customer requirements
   • Dtotal supply chain accounts receivable

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   Answer: B

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5. Question 275 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following forecasting techniques is most appropriate when data is scarce?

   • ASeasonal analysis
   • BComputer simulation
   • CDelphi method
   • DLinear regression

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   Answer: C

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6. Question 276 · 505 in bank

   A clothing company focuses its attention on high-fashion products and rapid product development. Which of the following types of value is the company trying to create?

   • AFinancial
   • BCustomer
   • CSocial
   • DEnvironmental

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   Answer: B

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7. Question 277 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following circumstances must exist to implement a warehouse management system (WMS)?

   • AThe warehouse must utilize a random location system
   • BThe facility must be able to put away product and identify the physical product location
   • CThe facility must have implemented radio frequency identification (RFID)
   • DThe warehousing and enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems must directly interact

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   Answer: B

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8. Question 278 · 505 in bank

   A company is transitioning its fulfillment strategy from direct consumer shipment to shipping through an intermediary. Which of the following impacts can be expected?

   • AHigher transportation costs
   • BHigher warehousing costs
   • CLower transportation costs
   • DLower warehousing costs

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   Answer: C

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9. Question 279 · 505 in bank

   Which of the following measures would be most appropriate for a supply chain focused on reliability as a competitive priority?

   • AProduction volume flexibility
   • BTotal supply chain cost
   • CSupply chain response time
   • DOrder fulfillment lead times

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   Answer: D

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10. Question 280 · 505 in bank

    Unresolved conflicts from the sales and operations planning (S&OP) process will result in which of the following outcomes?

    • ASupply and demand will come to a consensus
    • BDemand will take precedence
    • CSupply will take precedence
    • DSenior management resolution

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    Answer: D

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