CSCP Free Practice Test

- (Topic 2)
The United Nations Global Compact uses 10 guiding principles to:

1. A. reduce uncertainty for multinational firms regarding legal, import/export, labor, and environmental standards across countries.
2. B. set minimum levels of compliance across a broad range of transactional areas for businesses operating in multiple geographic regions.
3. C. align the needs of businesses to increase profitability and the needs of individual countries to ensure their specific legal requirements are met.
4. D. help ensure that markets, commerce, technology, and finance promote advancement of economies and societies everywhere.

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 3)
A company has outsourced a high volume of assembly work to top-tier suppliers, thereby reducing the overall number of suppliers they directly manage. Which of the following actions must the company perform to mitigate risk?

1. A. Monitor lead times at sub-tier suppliers
2. B. Maintain direct relationships with sub-tier suppliers
3. C. Execute all terms of contracts at sub-tier suppliers
4. D. Purchase all critical components for assembly at the company

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 2)
Bar codes and radio frequency identification systems are key technologies in supply chain systems because they perform which of the following functions?

1. A. Tracking truck locations on cross-country deliveries
2. B. Facilitating timely and accurate data acquisition
3. C. Providing paperless invoicing of goods
4. D. Producing schedule broadcasts for suppliers

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following tradeoffs should be considered when selecting logistics options?

1. A. Safety stock levels and customer service levels
2. B. Inventory levels and scheduling operations
3. C. Transportation cost and speed of delivery
4. D. Centralized and decentralized distribution network

Correct Answer: C

- (Topic 2)
When a company undertakes a win-back strategy without considering the profitability of customer accounts, it is neglecting which of the following key elements?

1. A. Loyalty
2. B. Scoring
3. C. Segmentation
4. D. Prospecting

Correct Answer: C