CPIM-BSP Free Practice Test

- (Topic 4)
One purpose for holding inventory in distribution centers is to:

1. A. decouple the demand for goods with the supply of goods.
2. B. improve customer service by locating stock near the customer.
3. C. decrease damage to merchandise by shipping shorter distances.
4. D. absorb fluctuations in storage requirements that cannot be met at the factory.

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 4)
The complete supply chain dedicated to the flow of products for returns, repair and remanufacturing is:

1. A. reverse auction.
2. B. reverse engineering.
3. C. reverse flow scheduling.
4. D. reverse logistics.

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 1)
The principal objective of total quality management in manufacturing is to:

1. A. implement statistical process control.
2. B. meet the expectations of the customer.
3. C. reduce the costs of failure.
4. D. eliminate inspections.

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 1)
Which of the following manufacturing environments presents the greatest complexity in promising completion dates for customer orders?

1. A. Flow
2. B. Repetitive
3. C. Continuous
4. D. Intermittent

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 2)
The question below is based on the following information:

What is the forecast for period 34 if a simple three-period moving average is used?

1. A. 312
2. B. 313
3. C. 318
4. D. 325

Correct Answer: C