APICS CPIM-BSP Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following characteristics is most distinctive of lean manufacturing?

ATeamwork

BContinuous improvement

CQualitative measurements

DBottom-line results

Answer : B

Question 2

Which of the following capacity management techniques is used to support the production plan?

AResource planning

BCapacity requirements planning

CRough-cut capacity planning

DInput/output control

Answer : A

Question 3

When determining a make or buy decision, reasons to buy out would include:

Aaccommodating large changes in volume.

Bmaximizing resource utilization.

Cprotecting confidential information.

Dmaintaining workforce.

Answer : A

Question 4

The primary purpose of sales and operations planning is to:

Atrack and improve forecast accuracy within sales and marketing.

Bprovide enough lead time for operations to acquire needed resources.

Cprovide periodic updates on overall performance to top management.

Dlink strategic and tactical plans across the organization.

Answer : D

Question 5

A manufacturer's market is highly dependent upon customers selecting standard options at the time of placing an order. Which of the following manufacturing strategies is best suited to compete in this market?

AEngineer-to-order

BMake-to-order

CAssemble-to-order

DMake-to-stock

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

Consignment stock is typically owned by:

Aa supplier until consumed.

Bthe company who will consume the stock.

Ca joint trust set up for this purpose.

Dthe carrier who transports the stock.

Answer : A

APICS CPIM - Basics of Supply Chain Management CPIM-BSP Exam Questions