APICS CPIM-MPR Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

A large general hospital considers implementing a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to improve utilization of its surgical resources. The S&OP process:

Ashould focus on emergency treatments.

Bshould focus on planned treatments.

Cdoes not apply to this environment.

Dshould consider the total of all treatments.

Answer : D

Question 2

A Canadian-based company has a long-term contract with a US-based supplier. The Canadian company has been experiencing short shipments and variations of the supply lead time with the US supplier for a few months. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the master production scheduler in this situation?

AAsk the purchasing manager to work with the supplier to improve their shipping quantity accuracy and lead time stability.

BAsk the purchasing manager to terminate the contract with this supplier, and look for a better supplier.

CApply safety stock and safety lead time while planning the master production schedule.

DApply safety lead time according to the target service level while planning the master production schedule.

Answer : D

Question 3

Distribution requirements planning would most directly interface with:

Acapacity requirements planning.

Bmaster planning.

Cmaterial requirements planning.

Dwarehouse facility planning.

Answer : B

Question 4

The question below is based on the following production environment information:

In which facility would product unit costs most likely be reduced through a setup reduction program?

AFacility A

BFacility B

CFacility C

DFacility D

Answer : C

Question 5

The question below is based on the following distribution requirements plan:

Lead time is 1 week, lot size is 30, and safety stock is 0. Planned order releases would occur in which of the following sequences?

AWeeks 3, 4, 6

BWeeks 2, 3, 5

CWeeks 2, 3, 4

DWeeks 3, 4, 5

Answer : B

Question 6

The primary outputs of the pre-sales and operations planning (S&OP) meeting are:

Athe recommendations and agenda for the executive S&OP meeting.

Ba statistical forecast and field sales worksheet.

Ca capacity-constraints analysis and second-pass spreadsheets.

Ddecisions about and authorization of the plan.

Answer : A

Question 7

Which of the following functional objectives of a distribution system is most consistent with lower inventories?

ALow warehousing costs

BLow transportation costs

CFast deliveries

DHigh customer service

Answer : A

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