APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

Sourcing via an internet-based trading exchange would be most appropriate for which of the following types of raw materials?



Answer : B

According to the APICS CSCP - Supply Chain Management Certification, an internet-based trading exchange is a type of e-sourcing platform that connects buyers and sellers of goods and services online, allowing them to conduct transactions, compare prices, and access market information. Sourcing via an internet-based trading exchange would be most appropriate for inexpensive material for which there are several substitutes, as this type of material has low strategic importance and high supply availability, and can benefit from the lower transaction costs, increased competition, and reduced lead times offered by the online platform.


Question 2

Which of the following transportation modes has the highest fixed cost and the lowest variable cost structure?



Answer : A

According to the APICS CSCP - Supply Chain Management Certification, rail is a transportation mode that has the highest fixed cost and the lowest variable cost structure. Fixed costs are costs that do not vary with the volume of traffic, such as track maintenance, equipment, and terminals. Variable costs are costs that vary with the volume of traffic, such as fuel, labor, and materials. Rail has high fixed costs because it requires a large investment in infrastructure and equipment, but low variable costs because it can carry large volumes of freight over long distances with relatively low fuel consumption and labor requirements.


Question 3

Which of the following attributes is an advanced functionality of a warehouse management system (WMS)?



Answer : A


Question 4

Effective collaboration for item replenishment by external suppliers requires:



Answer : C


Question 5

Qualitative extrinsic data are used with which of the following forecasting techniques?



Answer : C

Qualitative extrinsic data are data that are obtained from external sources and are not based on numerical measurements, but rather on opinions, judgments, or perceptions. Qualitative extrinsic data are used with qualitative forecasting techniques, such as the Delphi method. The Delphi method is a technique that involves a panel of experts who provide their opinions on a topic through a series of questionnaires. The results of each questionnaire are summarized and fed back to the panel, allowing them to revise their opinions based on the feedback. The process is repeated until a consensus is reached or the opinions stabilize . The Delphi method is useful for forecasting long-term trends, new product demand, technological changes, or social and economic issues.


Question 6

Which of the following techniques is most effective for a company to sell high-volume products to multiple market segments?



Answer : D


Question 7

When deciding whether to make a component internally or to outsource production, a company must:



Answer : A


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