APICS CPIM-ECO Exam Questions Instant Access

Question 1

The primary reason for using an empty conveyance container as a triggering signal is to:

Acommunicate the need for material.

Bkeep the original container filled with material.

Cpull material downstream.

Dpush material downstream.

Answer : A

Question 2

Which of the following actions helps product design and development pursue a strategy of first-to-market?

ACoordinating with product engineering

BDeveloping warranty specifications

CFinding the lowest-cost suppliers

DFlow-charting current processes

Answer : A

Question 3

Which of the following activities takes place during prototype production and testing?

ACustomer acceptance is emphasized.

BThe complete product is produced in low-volume pilot runs.

CDelivery schedules for components and subassemblies are established.

DThe qualification of suppliers begins.

Answer : B

Question 4

Which of the following approaches provides the reliability necessary to support a tightly integrated manufacturing operation?

APreventive maintenance

BGroup technology

CA kanban system

DComputer-integrated manufacturing

Answer : A

Question 5

Statistical process control is a technique primarily used to:

Aimplement mistake-proofing techniques.

Bidentify special-cause variation.

Creduce preventive maintenance.

Dreduce the number of inspection steps.

Answer : B

Question 6

Which of the following persons has direct responsibility for the accuracy of production activity reporting?

AController

BShop supervisor

CMaterials manager

DDirector of manufacturing

Answer : B

Question 7

A kanban shop floor control system has which of the following characteristics?

ALarge lot sizes

BFixed routings

CFixed worker assignments

DForward scheduling

Answer : B

APICS Execution and Control of Operations CPIM-ECO Exam Questions