CPIM-MPR Exam Training Practice Tests (APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management

Question 1

A firm manufactures four product families in a single facility using one production line for each product family. It has selected the hybrid approach to production planning and has specified that there will be no more than four changes in production rates per production line in a year. Resource planning will have to be performed for:

A. each product family when there is a change in the production rate for the family. B. each item when there is a change in the production rate for the family. C. each product family and production line weekly. D. each production line for each month in the production planning horizon.

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

Which of the following costs is most likely to decrease when the number of warehouses in a distribution network increases?

A. Inventory costs B. Transportation costs C. Packaging costs D. Handling costs

Correct Answer: B

Question 3

Which of the following statements about both econometric models and market research is true?

A. They are examples of intrinsic forecasting techniques. B. They can be used in place of adaptive smoothing. C. They are useful in forecasting at the stockkeeping unit level. D. They are useful in aggregate planning.

Correct Answer: D

Question 4

The most effective way to cope with uncertainty of demand and to improve customer service is to reduce:

A. backlogs. B. product options. C. safety stock. D. lead times.

Correct Answer: D

Question 5

In an assemble-to-order environment, which of the following indicators is most appropriate for measuring the effectiveness of the master scheduling process?

A. Aggregate inventory B. Customer order fill rate C. Number of stockouts D. Capacity utilization

Correct Answer: B

Question 6

Which of the following criteria is used to determine safety stock in a distribution center?

A. Probability of stocking out B. Economic order quantity C. Alpha factor level D. Seasonal index value

Correct Answer: A

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management - Master Planning of Resources - CPIM-MPR Exam Practice Test