CIPS A10 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following measures could be used to verify the effectiveness of stores management?

AValue of credits taken

BValue of credit given

CValue of stock orders placed

DValue of stock damaged

Answer : B

Question 2

Which of the following is used to measure and monitor the contribution of the purchasing function to the profitability of the organisation?

AInduction indicators

BInvention indicators

CService to customer indicators

DService to production indicators

Answer : D

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the purpose of benchmarking?

AA means of cross-matching a delivery schedule

BA means of assessing SPC results

CA means of comparing performance against a standard

DA means of gaining negotiation advantages

Answer : A

Question 4

Q9. Which of the following best explains joint performance appraisal?

A'90 degree' assessment

B'45 degree' assessment

C'360' degree assessment

D'180 degree' assessment.

Answer : B

Question 5

Which of the following identifies skills gaps in an organisation?

AVendor rating

BTraining course evaluation

CTraining needs analysis

DCounting errors

Answer : A

Question 6

A joint performance measurement system should benefit both buyer and supplier. Which of the following is a benefit to the buying organisation?

AIt improves both buyer and supplier production process

BIt allows for products to be purchased 'off the shelf '

CIt enables unnecessary costs to be designed out of the system

DIt automatically leads to reduction in overall costs

Answer : A

Question 7

Which of the following best describes 'what the organisation is trying to achieve at the highest level'?

AOperational goals

BDepartmental goals

CStrategic goals

DTactical goals

Answer : A

CIPS Measuring Performance in Purchasing and Supply A10 Exam Practice Test