CPIM-Part-2 Exam Training Practice Tests (APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management(Part 2))]

Question 1

What is the main negative effect of changing the due dates of open orders?

A. The customer service level decreases. B. The schedule does not support demand. C. It leads to "nervousness" in the schedule. D. The schedule information becomes inaccurate.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 2

In which of the following environments is capable-to-promise (CTP) more appropriate than available-to-promise (ATP)?

A. Specialty chemicals packaged and shipped to order B. Industrial supplies shipped from regional distribution centers (DCs) C. Consumer electronics sold through local retailers D. Packaged foods sold in grocery stores

Correct Answer: A

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Question 3

Which of the following tools is used for monitoring a capacity plan?

A. Dispatch report & B. Resource planning C. Demonstrated capacity D. Input/output control (I/O)

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

"We have observed the inventory system does not handle plastic parts well." Whatshould be added to the problemstatement to make it more useful?

A. Criteria for selecting the improvement team B. Measurements that help describe the problem C. Guidance to which problem-solving tools should be used D. Description of who is responsible for the problem

Correct Answer: B

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Question 5

The sales and operations planning (S&OP) process in an assemble-to-order (ATO) production environment focuses oncontrol of:

A. key intermediate part inventory. B. end product backlog. C. raw material inventory. D. finished goods inventory.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

The cumulative available-to-promise (ATP) method is based on an assumption that available inventory in a period can becommitted to demand in that period and:

A. any period before the demand time fence (DTF). B. future periods beyond the DTF. C. future periods with a planned receipt. D. any future period in the planning horizon.

Correct Answer: D

Question 7

Shop backlogs remain constant when:

A. work input equals work output, B. forecasts are updated on the basis of the longest lead time item. C. capacity is assumed to be infinite. D. shop orders are released at a steady rate.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 8

A benefit of the ISO 9000 series of specifications is that:

A. purchasers may accept 130certifications, minimizing additional surveys. B. the responsibility for supplier auditing and selection can be outsourced. C. the need for supplemental surveys and supplier visits is eliminated. D. suppliers are approved automatically for use by all purchasers.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 9

Which of the following inventory management techniques is most responsive to changes in demand levels?

A. Cycle counting B. Two-bin system C. ABC classification D. Periodic review system

Correct Answer: B

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Question 10

Substituting capital equipment in place of direct labor can be economically justified for which of the following scenarios?

A. Material prices are forecasted to increase B. Volumes are forecasted to increase C. Functional layouts are being utilized D. Implementing a pull system in production

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

What is the purpose of a buffer in the theory of constraints (TOC)?

A. It identifies the root cause of the constraint. B. It allows for processing jobs at a lower rate than demand. C. It opens an opportunity to exploit the system. D. It prevents unplanned idleness of the resource.

Correct Answer: D

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Question 12

A company has prioritized customers A, B, and C, filling orders in that sequence. What are the impacts to customer servicelevels for customers B and C?

A. Customer C has higher service level B. Customer B has higher service level C. Customer B and C have same service level D. 100% service levels for B and C

Correct Answer: B

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APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management(Part 2) - CPIM-Part-2 Exam Practice Test