CSCP Free Practice Test

- (Topic 1)
The primary reason for a firm to pursue strategic supply chain activities is to:

1. A. gain competitive advantage.
2. B. reduce costs.
3. C. increase productivity.
4. D. decrease product lead time.

Correct Answer: A

- (Topic 3)
Which of the following activities occurs as part of the sales and operations planning process?

1. A. Time fences are matched to master production schedule horizons.
2. B. The next quarter's forecasts are presented by sales staff to finance and operations personnel at the final meeting.
3. C. Strategic plans are adjusted based on changing operating situations.
4. D. Plans are converted to financial projections and capacity requirements.

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 2)
Potential customers of a company's new product have tight tolerance requirements. The
company plans to purchase a critical component. To meet customer requirements, the company should first:

1. A. implement statistical process control for the component.
2. B. bring manufacturing of the critical component in-house.
3. C. develop an alternate source of supply.
4. D. certify the supplier of the component.

Correct Answer: D

- (Topic 2)
A company's supply chain depends heavily on sourcing from international suppliers. Conditions increasingly threaten supply continuity. Which of the following actions is most
appropriate?

1. A. Source from domestic suppliers.
2. B. Conduct a risk assessment.
3. C. Carry additional safety stock.
4. D. Spread logistics across multiple carriers.

Correct Answer: B

- (Topic 1)
A company’s decision to charge different prices for the same service sold in different market segments is most likely based on which of the following metrics?

1. A. Internal rate of return (IRR)
2. B. Lifetime customer value (LCV)
3. C. Net present value (NPV)
4. D. Return on investment (ROI)

Correct Answer: B