APICS CPIM-BSP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes an example of advance ship notice?

AAn electronic data interchange communication indicating that an order has left the port of loading

BA person who handles international shipping documentation and transportation requirements

CA fee for material held at port longer than the standard unloading time

DA listing of the items included in an overseas shipment

Answer : A

Question 2

An appropriate reason to carry safety stock is to protect against:

Ademand fluctuations before the order point is reached.

Bdemand fluctuations after the order point is reached.

Cprice fluctuations before the order point is reached.

Dprice fluctuations after the order point is reached.

Answer : B

Question 3

Increasing sales through the Internet will result in an increased demand for reverse:

Aauctions.

Bengineering.

Cflow scheduling.

Dlogistics.

Answer : D

Question 4

One purpose for holding inventory in distribution centers is to:

Adecouple the demand for goods with the supply of goods.

Bimprove customer service by locating stock near the customer.

Cdecrease damage to merchandise by shipping shorter distances.

Dabsorb fluctuations in storage requirements that cannot be met at the factory.

Answer : B

Question 5

Which of the following statements about a distribution requirements planning system is true?

AIt is used only for service parts.

BPriority is given to open orders.

CMaterial requirements planning logic is used.

DGross requirements come from exploding the bill of material.

Answer : C

Question 6

Which material handling equipment is the most flexible in a distribution center?

AIndustrial trucks

BConveyor

CCrane

DHoist

Answer : A

Question 7

What is the long-term effect of reducing the number of distribution centers between a manufacturer and its customers?

ATotal stock quantity increases.

BTransport costs from factory to distribution centers only decrease.

CTransport costs from distribution centers to customers only decrease.

DTransport costs from factory to distribution centers and from distribution centers to customers decrease.

Answer : B

APICS CPIM - Basics of Supply Chain Management Exam Practice Test