CPIM-BSCM Exam Training Practice Tests (APICS CPIM Basics of Supply Chain Management)]

Question 1

Production activity control receives authorization to release work orders from:

A. production planning. B. input/output control. C. the master production schedule. D. the material requirements plan.

Correct Answer: D

Question 2

Which of the following plans is translated into synchronized functional plans through the sales and
operations planning process?

A. Business B. Financial C. Strategic D. Marketing

Correct Answer: A

Question 3

Which of the following factors most likely will impact the demand for a firm's products or services?

A. Forecast accuracy B. Order processing system C. Planning horizon D. Competition

Correct Answer: D

Question 4

A firm offers products configured from a large number of stocked options. Which of the following
production environments is the firm most likely to use?

A. Assemble-to-order B. Make-to-stock C. Engineer-to-order D. Make-to-order

Correct Answer: A

Question 5

Which of the following factors would reduce inventory carrying costs?

A. Higher costs of working capital B. Ordering less inventory C. Reducing ordering costs D. Reducing transportation costs

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

Which of the following inventory classifications would include semi-finished goods at an outside supplier?

A. Raw materials B. Finished goods C. Maintenance, repair, and operating supplies D. Work in process

Correct Answer: D

Question 7

Which of the following calculations is a major component that is used with extrinsic forecasting?

A. A seasonal index B. Moving average C. Exponential smoothing D. An economic indicator

Correct Answer: D

Question 8

The overall objective of an integrated supply chain can best be described as the achievement of:

A. an efficient flow of production. B. increased supplier partnerships. C. an efficient flow of materials and information. D. decreased lead time.

Correct Answer: C

APICS CPIM Basics of Supply Chain Management - CPIM-BSCM Exam Practice Test